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Spare Wheel Removal

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10 Apr 2018 13:28 #191517 by ZukracerV6
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As others have mentioned, that is just a chrome thin metal cover. Underneath it will be a round, locking wheel nut with three holes. I have had a few Jimny's fitted with these locks, and they all corrode. Normally some brute strength and a big pair of grips will remove the cover and nut but you have the added complication of the wheel cover restricting your access. You can buy sockets from ebay to remove lock nuts with out the key.

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22 Apr 2018 10:43 #192018 by psybear
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Finally sorted.

As various folk here suggested, this was a tin cover that was well rusted on. A 22mm socket was used to get it off - not a perfect fit but close enough.

The pictures tell the tale.

Thanks for all the advice folks!
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23 Apr 2018 09:03 #192052 by Max Headroom
Replied by Max Headroom on topic Spare Wheel Removal
Well! Why on Earth would anyone put a cover like that on?

Well done for finally solving it and getting the offending article out.
Looks like the poor old security nut has suffered badly from its encasement.

I generally assemble everything with the old honey-coloured Waxoyl - it does a fantastic job at keeping water ingress and corrosion out for years on end, but I would never cover a relatively inaccessible bolt with anything like that!


IF IT AINT BROKE, KEEP FIXING IT UNTIL IT IS

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