Getting at the spare wheel

  1. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2013 Plymouth Posts: 388 '99 Golf GT TDi
    #1
    Don't know if I'm being a complete retard but I can't seem to get the hanger to drop down.

    What the fudge is this thing?

  2. Established Member Joined: May 2009 Devizes Posts: 2280 Blue Clio 172 Cup
    #2
    You spin it anti clockwise to get wheel out

    Use wheel brace to spinit
  3. Established Member Joined: Mar 2010 Bradford Posts: 1490 '02 VTR, '92 106 XSI 16v
    #3
    Use the oposite end of the wheel spanner(left hand side air vent in boot IIRC) and turn it
  4. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2013 Plymouth Posts: 388 '99 Golf GT TDi
    #4
    That would explain it, haven't got one of those..

    Cheers
  5. Established Member Joined: Mar 2010 Bradford Posts: 1490 '02 VTR, '92 106 XSI 16v
    #5
    Looks like a trip to the scrappers?!

    This is what you need
  6. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2013 Plymouth Posts: 388 '99 Golf GT TDi
    #6
    Yep I'll venture down tomorrow, never know when I'll need it!
  7. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
    #7
    Yeah, dont rely on one either.

    They snap far too easy..
  8. Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 belgrade Posts: 137 citroen saxo
    #8
    try lifting the wheel up a bit and than try to fidle a bit with a holder ,it is in hook shape so try to pull the holder a bit toward yourself
  9. West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL
    #9
    I just use a screwdriver in that tbh
    Lay it flat on the floor more like a pry bar its a lot easier than with the wheel brace
  10. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 134
    #10
    Once you've got the tyre out make sure you grease the threads on that retaining bolt....they're in a position where they get all the elements so rust up quick....bit of grease makes life so much simpler next time you need the spare out