Removing Spare-Wheel Well

Information 

• All straightening work on the body in the connection area of the sheetmetal parts to be replaced must be completed before the damaged parts are removed. 

1. Remove lock carrier. → 530955 REPLACING LOCK CARRIER  - section on "Removing"
2. Drill out spotwelds using Spotweld Drill  .
   Fig 1: Spare-Wheel Well Component Location

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3. Heat up connection areas using a hot-air gun.
   Fig 2: Identifying Spare-Wheel Well Heat Up Connection Areas

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4. Remove spare-wheel well.