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| DSC-off Member Since: 16 Oct 2014 Location: North East Posts: 1400   
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Hi, to remove the spare wheel carrier from the rear door, remove the interior trim panel to gain access to the nuts. Remove all visible screws, fixings and the bar. Then prize out the clips, be careful not to break the clips or the panel, a trim tool helps.
Refit the original bolts, M8x50, or new ones to plug the holes.  Click image to enlarge |
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9th Jan 2023 11:31pm |
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| GM_FFX Member Since: 15 Sep 2021 Location: Washington DC Posts: 31  
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Great thank you! I'll buy some M8 size plugs.
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9th Jan 2023 11:58pm |
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| NW3192 Member Since: 12 Jan 2023 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1  
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I plan to do the same, then store the spare in the load space. Still working out how I will mount it securely. Possibly with this https://ibuiltkits.com/product/floor_mount...wQAvD_BwE.
Are you doing the same? if yes - what is your plan? MY15 D90 |
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16th Jan 2023 10:39pm |
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| RichLech Member Since: 09 Nov 2015 Location: West Sussex Posts: 115 
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I've removed mine to the loadspace. I lay it flat on the floor against the bulkhead with a sheet of ply on top of it. The sheet of ply brings the floor up to the same level as the wheel arches and so creates a large flat area for the dogs.
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16th Jan 2023 10:47pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17367 
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I like that! Anyone know if anything similar is available in the UK? I don't remember seeing anything like it. |
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17th Jan 2023 9:06am |
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| VVS210 Member Since: 12 Nov 2016 Location: Hampshire Posts: 953
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Why not use a bulkhead mount like this, or I'm sure you'd even be able to find an original second hand - they were fitted to pick ups & soft tops as standard.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234778703924?va...gLtyvD_BwE It does reduce the space in the load area though! |
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10th Oct 2023 6:47am |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295 
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Hello GM_FFX
Inside View Puma Rear Door You can make out the perimeter Door Card Fixing points + the 6 'central' Spare Wheel Mounting Bracket bolts Click image to enlarge Good luck...  SKIP
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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10th Oct 2023 8:49am |
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