Removing Spare Wheel Mount (Frame)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Porsche Cayenne, 2009 Porsche Cayenne, and 2008 Porsche Cayenne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Spare Wheel Mount (Frame)

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove spare wheel.
Information
- The clamping screws -2- remain in the mounting.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Clamping Screws
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Loosen clamping screws -2- at the lower mounting of the spare wheel mount -1- .

Fig 3: Removing Clamping Screws
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Prevent the spare wheel mount from falling down with the help of an assistant.
Unscrew fastening screws -3- on the top mounting of the spare wheel mount -1- .

Fig 4: Removing Spare Wheel Mount Fastening Screws
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Pull the spare wheel mount -1- out of the bottom mounting until the plug connection -4- is accessible.

Fig 5: Pulling Spare Wheel Mount
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Pull the plug connection -4- along with the wiring harness out of the spare wheel mount -1- until the sealing grommet -5- disengages.
Release plug connection -4- and disconnect it -arrow A- .

Fig 6: Pulling Plug Connection
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Remove spare wheel mount -1- .