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Old 01-23-2018, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by snik View Post
I have an 04 4.8iS. In the picture you have there. Mine has the bottom one. Mine was missing the spare tire removal assist harness thing. I bought one and it does not fit with that cover. The middle cover shown in the pic, I believe has the shape that allows the handle of spare tire assist to fit.
So right now, mine is out of the vehicle due to that.

I believe my spare is a skinny 17" like the one someone posted earlier.


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Thanks for giving your vehicle info. It helps paint a clearer picture of why some may have #7 & #17...and why some do not.

I wonder how many 4.8is e53 X5s actually came with a full size spare? I thought they got the 19" compact spare...which could easily accommodate #7 & #17 in the diagram...and as you mentioned...the handle/strap set-up to remove the full size spare isn't necessary if you have the compact/emergency 19" spare.
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