User Guide
To remove the
underbody-mounted spare,
insert the chisel end of the
wheel wrench,
on
an angle,
into
the
hole
in
the rear
bumper. Be sure the chisel
end
of
the wheel wrench
connects
into
the hoist shaft.
Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise
to
lower the
spare tire. Keep turning the wheel wrench
until
the spare
tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle.
When the tire
has
been completely lowered,
tilt
the
retainer at
the
end
of
the
cable and pull
it
through
the
wheel opening. Pull the tire out from under the vehicle.
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NOTICE:
To
help
avoid
vehicle
damage,
do
not
drive
the
vehicle before the cable
is
restored.
If
you
have an inside-mounted spare
tire,
the tire must
be removed
in
order
to
have access to
the
jack storage.
To
remove an inside-mounted spare tire, reach into your
tire's cover and unscrew
the
wing
nut
at the center
of
the
wheel. Remove
it
and the retainer. Unhook the tire from
the mounting bracket and remove the cover.
To remove
a
rear-mounted spare tire, first make sure
that the carrier arm is
fully
latched
to
the endgate. Then
remove the spare
tire
cover.