was interested to see if anyone has removed the plastic piece in the front/spare tire compartment. if so, how diffucult is it to remove and re-install....the piece i'm talking about it pretty much the bottom of the compartment and is what the spare tire rests on..hope i'm making myself clear
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jaskispyder Member
Posts: 21510 From: Northern MI Registered: Jun 2002
yes, the spare tire tub is not to tough to remove first, of course, remove the spare tire, and the jack. then remove the actual brackets for the jack near the cowl, you will see a little rubber downspout, with a tiny screw - undo that, and twist & pull there are several wide washered screws to remove also. thats it. pull up, and it will need a little "flex" to get past the master cylinder
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TONY_C Member
Posts: 2747 From: North Bellmore, NY 11710 Registered: May 2001
If I recall correctly, the rod that holds the spare tire in place is attached at the driver's side by two small rivets that go thru the plastic tub into the frame rail. You have to drill them out to get the tub out.
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11:51 AM
Pyrthian Member
Posts: 29569 From: Detroit, MI Registered: Jul 2002
If I recall correctly, the rod that holds the spare tire in place is attached at the driver's side by two small rivets that go thru the plastic tub into the frame rail. You have to drill them out to get the tub out.
the rod itself is removable, and the bracket can remain
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fierosound Member
Posts: 15147 From: Calgary, Canada Registered: Nov 1999
You have to remove the jack, the jack's bracket and windshield washer tank. Also disconnect the drain hoses that go from the cowl to the spare tire tub. On some years, the brake line for the front right wheel is attached to a clip on the radiator side - just pop the line from the clip.
All that's left is to pop the plastic retainers and remove the screws located across the front top edge. Pull it up on the passenger side and you CAN maneouver it out by pulling to toward you.
It sounds like a lot, but you can get it out in about 15 minutes.
If your car has a Sunroof, you will need to remove a few more parts. A plastic tray by the cowl, and two brackets at the front of the compartment. The extra parts are easy to remove.
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labbe001 Member
Posts: 814 From: Alabaster, AL Registered: Jun 2008
wow..thanks you guys for all the help...i was worried it was gonna be way more complicated than that...maybe i should have done that before i replaced the brake line to my rear brakes and the hyd clutch line...probably would have made things a whole lot easier. anyway, live and learn i guess...and thanks again
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Pyrthian Member
Posts: 29569 From: Detroit, MI Registered: Jul 2002
Originally posted by labbe001: wow..thanks you guys for all the help...i was worried it was gonna be way more complicated than that...maybe i should have done that before i replaced the brake line to my rear brakes and the hyd clutch line...probably would have made things a whole lot easier. anyway, live and learn i guess...and thanks again
lol - yes - it sure do! getting the lines thru thatb little rubber block with the tub in the way is a real Pain In The A$$
