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chaps I have fitted a nato hitch to my 90, all ok so far, except for when I try to use the hitch the spare wheel is in the way.

I have decided to bite the bullet and go for the macho "wheel on roof rack" look, but obviously when the spare is removed, you end up with 3 long bolts just waiting to take someone's eye out. So gents can you advise me on taking off the bolts along with the 50 or so Philips screws holding the plate on.

Will the bolts detach from the plate so I can refit it just leaving the silver plate or will I have to put a new panel on the door

tiy Eddie

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mogg
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IIRC the mounting bolts are integral to the inner bit of the set up, and are welded on. Just take it all off and cover the area with a suitable bit of alu plate rivited on.

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Rob

Sadly the bolts are not at all well fixed on, One of mine has fallen off. I'd advise putting a nut on the thread and bashing it with a hammer, the weld will probably fail and the bolt will come out.

If not, an angle grinder will take it off. TonyB

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TonyB

But if you do that, you can't sell it on eBay ;-)

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Rob

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