Spare tire install trick??
06-26-2011, 04:35 PM
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So I was cleaning out my truck today and didnt pay specific attention to exactly how the spare tire fit in and now I cant it back in right. Does anyone know any pics on how this is done?
The way I have it installed is as follows: at the bottom there is a foam square, I put the tire in needle valve side down, and then the circular jack holder with jack above it. I cant seem to get the square foam mat that goes on top to fit in correct (flush with the rest of the trunk) . Is there some trick??
Thank!
The way I have it installed is as follows: at the bottom there is a foam square, I put the tire in needle valve side down, and then the circular jack holder with jack above it. I cant seem to get the square foam mat that goes on top to fit in correct (flush with the rest of the trunk) . Is there some trick??
Thank!
06-26-2011, 04:42 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530xi: Sport, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, HD Radio, SAT, Custom NCS coded options 2008 535xi: Sport, Night Vision, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, SAT, Custom NCS coded options, Rear Seat Heat Retrofit, Passport 9500ci
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The bottom foam panel holds the electronic modules. The piece that sits on that fits only a certain way and if not it will sit too high. Look for an arrow on the foam telling you which way points to the front of the car.
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06-27-2011, 08:10 PM
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There's a metal wheel that locks the tire into place. When I use my spare tire, I unscrew that wheel, pull the tire out and screw it back into place so I don't lose the wheel. Be sure the wheel isn't under the tire when you put it back in.
So I was cleaning out my truck today and didnt pay specific attention to exactly how the spare tire fit in and now I cant it back in right. Does anyone know any pics on how this is done?
The way I have it installed is as follows: at the bottom there is a foam square, I put the tire in needle valve side down, and then the circular jack holder with jack above it. I cant seem to get the square foam mat that goes on top to fit in correct (flush with the rest of the trunk) . Is there some trick??
Thank!
The way I have it installed is as follows: at the bottom there is a foam square, I put the tire in needle valve side down, and then the circular jack holder with jack above it. I cant seem to get the square foam mat that goes on top to fit in correct (flush with the rest of the trunk) . Is there some trick??
Thank!
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