Member Since: 29 Jun 2006
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Winch mount help
I have problems removing the plastic sitting excactly where the winch goes. It loosens at the bottom, but there's something holding the upper part in place. I can't see how it's fastened and I'm afraid to break something. Any advice is appreciatated!
Hi there are two screws that you cannot see holding the to corners i hope some one can tell you how to get at them Wiggs CFB your menHome of RLD Hidden winch mounts Spare wheel Locks Trailer Body Fabrication ray@rld-tech.co.uk D3/4 sump plates MY 14 sump plates and the Discovery Sport wheel protectors Discovery 5 wheel locks
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20th Mar 2008 4:59 pm
opodden
Member Since: 29 Jun 2006
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Brute force
Got one of them, all right. Broke the other one, so I'm sorted
20th Mar 2008 5:25 pm
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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There are indeed 2 screws hidden away..
Heres how its attached at the top of the air duct
Here is the location of the drivers side (RHD vehicle) screw
And here it is looking down the left hand side of the radiator
The one on the opposite side is a real pain in the to get to.
A little tip ..the mounting has 2 screws in it ...you can remove either to undo it but i found that the one on the right ( standing at the front of the car ) ..is easier to remove the screw nearest the radiator ...you will see what i mean
Alternatly ...rip that off ...you are proberly never gonna re fit the air duct anyway
Hope this helpsG4 Gone ...but not forgotten
20th Mar 2008 5:27 pm
wiggs
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Opps ..too slow G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
20th Mar 2008 5:29 pm
CFB
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I did the same, removed one and cut the other off as I couldn't get to it. Can't actually see the point of that great lump of plastic anyway. You will find the ambient air temp sensor behind it though so make sure you re-fit it somewhere similar.2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
20th Mar 2008 6:27 pm
10forcash
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That 'great lump of plastic' is an air dam..... helps with the cooling efficiency of the rad & intercooler
20th Mar 2008 10:54 pm
CFB
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Oh well, works just fine without it.2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
21st Mar 2008 9:22 am
opodden
Member Since: 29 Jun 2006
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Thanks for the help everybody. Despite global warming, i don't think keeping the engine cool will be a problem here in Norway. If I go on an expedition, it will be to Iceland...
The winch install is coming along nicely. I'm also trying to fabricate a new exhaust and installing the Rasta underbody protection at the same time, so it takes some time. The day before yesterday the car lift I was using jammed in the top position, leaving me with a dismantled car 2 meters over ground! Luckily, for unknown reasons, the lift was working properly again yesterday. Phew!
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Oh well, works just fine without it.
