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JMG



Member Since: 16 Apr 2014
Location: Surrey
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Back door spare wheel bracket
On my 2014 90 xs I have just taken off the spare... I want to leave it in the garage until I can get a swingy holder thingy to take all the weight off the rear door hinges.
I now have a big bracket sticking out the back door, held on by 6 little bolts if I undo these to take off the bracket, will the bolts go back in ie are the bolts retained, or will they just drop down inside the backdoor inside cover.....
Ta very much. JMG
Post #402062 25th Feb 2015 6:07pm
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Orangesofa



Member Since: 10 Oct 2014
Location: Somerset
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
If you were to undo the bolts from the outside, the likelihood is the bolt and nut will start spinning. It is a traditional bolt with a sizeable washer and nut on the inside beneath the interior trim. You will have to have the trim off to be able to hold the nut etc etc.

Worth doing and only takes 5 mins max to remove the trim. Phil
Post #402071 25th Feb 2015 6:38pm
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JMG



Member Since: 16 Apr 2014
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Thanks for that
JMG
Post #402084 25th Feb 2015 7:06pm
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bpman



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You need to take the door panel off ... Not tricky
Post #402105 25th Feb 2015 7:41pm
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uncas



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When I removed my rear spare wheel carrier I put stainless steel button head bolts in instead of the original ones.

Uncas
Post #402109 25th Feb 2015 7:47pm
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JMG



Member Since: 16 Apr 2014
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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
Done it, feeling very pleased with myself, thanks all for help and advice.....
JMG
Post #402803 27th Feb 2015 5:49pm
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