Here is a simple and low-cost way to lower and raise the spare wheel without having to empty the load area, drag out the rubber mat, and fold the seats upwards.
What I used was a 22mm 1/2" drive socket, a converter to 1/4" drive, and a short extension :-
This is how it fits together in place :-
And this is how it is used:-
If you have the rubber mat it can be flapped back a couple of inches. The 1/4" drive you use would depend on what you had in your toolbox.
I found a source for a 22mm 1/4" drive socket, but it was £12 dearer then doing it this way. They don't need to be high quality chrome vanadium as not a great deal of effort is needed to turn the cable winch. In fact, the less effort put onto the winch drive the better!
The 1/4" drive extension length was selected so it sits just below the level of the carpet. There it fits snugly between the two seat sides.A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
29th Jul 2010 4:24 pm
Ken
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Been done before but beware now the covers off all sorts of stuff gets in
I'm on the lookout for a spare cover to punch a wee hole into. Not many breakers around here to get one cheap.A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
29th Jul 2010 4:32 pm
Ken
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Use your current one and carry on the search
29th Jul 2010 5:25 pm
caverD3
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You can seal the gap so water won't get in.
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30th Jul 2010 3:15 am
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