Fitting a spare wheel mount
If you are looking for extra space inside your van, a simple way is to move the spare wheel to the outside.
This mount allows you to bolt the spare onto the front of your van. You can then personalise your van by adding one of our spare wheel covers which come in seven different styles to suit any van.
1967 & Earlier
1 Remove VW emblem and any bushings.
2 Centre the wheel mount on VW front panel. Drill 4, 1/4" (6.25mm)
diameter holes in VW front panel using wheel mount as a guide. (Do not use the 2 holes near the centre of the panel)
3 Re-drill the 4 holes to 3/8" (9mm) diameter.
4 Proceed with 1973-79 instructions, Nos. 4-6 before.
1968-72
1 Remove VW emblem and any bushings from VW front panel.
2 Re-drill the 4 VW emblem holes to 3/8" (9mm) diameter.
3 Proceed with 1973-79 instructions, Nos. 4-6 before.
IMPORTANT: 1970 and older models install bolts in 2 upper halves of wheel.
1973-79
1 Remove VW emblem and any bushings from VW front panel.
2 Carefully align LOWER 2 holes of wheel mount with VW emblem holes and drill 2 1/4" (6.25mm) holes, into VW panel through TOP wheel mount holes.
3 Re-drill the 4 holes to 3/8" (9mm) diameter.
4 Place 4 Molly fasteners into VW panel. Insert 4 Molly screws through the wheel mount and securely tighten to VW panel.
5 Mount the spare wheel, inside out, secure with locks and nuts.
6 Large flat washers may be used in front of nuts.
NB. Please note that whilst every attempt is made to ensure that these instructions are as clear as possible, we cannot be held responsible for misinterpretation of these instructions or for any subsequent accident or damage caused through misfitted parts.
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