Swedish 3D puzzle
I wrote in June that I know how to change a spare tire. Unfortunately, I didn't pay attention to the placement of the tools in the cargo area as I was removing them. After I changed the tire, I just pitched everything back in. A couple of weeks later -- after getting two new tires -- I had a chance to put everything back in its place.
I knew the compact spare went in a certain way, and was secured with a threaded disc. What I couldn't figure out was how to get the toolkit (jack, lug wrench, tow eye, etc. all packed in a neat polystyrene form) to fit. No matter how I tried laying it out, I couldn't get the cargo area floor access hatch to close.
Consulting the owner's manual was no help. It gave detailed instructions for the sedan, but not my model (the wagon).
I pulled up a lawn chair to the back of my car, sat down, and tinkered for an hour.
Finally, with my head on the bumper, peering into the cavern of my car's innards, I got it. The polystyrene toolkit literally fits into part of the rear bumper.
Here is an illustration of how to fit the toolkit -- along with the compact spare -- into the cargo area of a 2000 Saab 9-5 Wagon:
TOP VIEW
VIEW FROM INSIDE CARGO AREA, LOOKING OUT TOWARD BUMPER
I knew the compact spare went in a certain way, and was secured with a threaded disc. What I couldn't figure out was how to get the toolkit (jack, lug wrench, tow eye, etc. all packed in a neat polystyrene form) to fit. No matter how I tried laying it out, I couldn't get the cargo area floor access hatch to close.
Consulting the owner's manual was no help. It gave detailed instructions for the sedan, but not my model (the wagon).
I pulled up a lawn chair to the back of my car, sat down, and tinkered for an hour.
Finally, with my head on the bumper, peering into the cavern of my car's innards, I got it. The polystyrene toolkit literally fits into part of the rear bumper.
Here is an illustration of how to fit the toolkit -- along with the compact spare -- into the cargo area of a 2000 Saab 9-5 Wagon:
TOP VIEW
VIEW FROM INSIDE CARGO AREA, LOOKING OUT TOWARD BUMPER
Comments
I can't relate to this because I have no Saab.
Yep. Wagon. My visits to Europe sold me. Over there, wagons have a very different image.
I fell in love with the look of the 9-5 wagon (now called the SportCombi) and bought a used one. I love having the cargo capacity of a SUV without the associated costs (fuel, insurance, environmental). Of course, I'm completely broke because of it. I can't remember the last time I bought new clothes, and I have trouble paying my rent. But I love my car!
I bet people will now find you blog from Google trying to figure that shit out.
Luckily, I don't know how to change a tire, so this will never be a problem (and yes, I think there's a spare tire hidden somewhere in the smart car).
Nölff: ja!
Phronk: I'll give you a lesson