Installing Spare Wheel Mount (Frame)

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Position the spare wheel mount -1- on the vehicle with the help of an assistant.
Push the plug connection -4- together until the locking lug -arrow A- is felt to engage.

Fig 1: Pushing Plug Connection Together Until Locking Lug
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Push the plug connection -4- into the spare wheel mount -1- until the sealing grommet -5- engages.

Fig 2: Pushing Plug Connection Into Spare Wheel Mount
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Guide spare wheel mount -1- into the bottom mounting.
Screw in fastening screws -3- on the top mounting of the spare wheel mount -1- and tighten to the specified torque. → Tightening torque: 24 ft lbs.+/-2 ft lbs.

Fig 3: Guiding Spare Wheel Mount Into Bottom Mounting
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Screw in clamping screws -2- on the spare wheel mount -1- and tighten to the specified torque. → Tightening torque: 52 ft lbs.+/-2.5 ft lbs.

Fig 4: Clamping Screws On Spare Wheel Mount
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Mount the spare wheel.
Information
- A function test or spare wheel mount adjustment can only be performed with the spare wheel mounted.
Swivel the spare wheel holder with spare wheel mounted to the vehicle and engage in lock. Adjust the holder setting if necessary.
1. 8.1. Unclip cover -6- .
2. 8.2. Unscrew fastening screws -7- .
3. 8.3. Move holder -8- until it engages correctly in the lock.
4. 8.4. Tighten fastening screws -7- to the correct tightening torque. → Tightening torque: 24 ft lbs.+/-2 ft lbs.
5. 8.5. Clip in cover -6- .
  
  Fig 5: Adjusting Holder Setting
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