User Guide
For an underbody spare tire carrier, store the tire under
the rear
of
the vehicle
in
the spare tire carrier.
To
store
the tire:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Put the tire
on
the ground at the rear
of
the vehicle
with
the valve stem pointed down and to the rear.
Tilt the retainer downward and through the wheel
opening. Make sure that the retainer
is
fully
seated
across the underside
of
the wheel.
Attach the ratchet, with the
UP
mark facing you,
near the hook at the end
of
the
jack handle. Insert the
other end, on an angle, through
the
hole
in
the rear
bumper and into the hoist shaft.
Raise the tire fully against
the
underside
of
the
vehicle. Continue turning
the
ratchet
until
there. are
two “clicks” or “ratchets.” The spare tire hoist
cannot be over-tightened.
Grasp and push against the tire to be sure
it
is
stored
securely and does not move.
I
Lower
Raise
A.
Hoist Assembly
B.
Ratchet
C. Jack Handle
D. Hoist Shaft
E.
Valve Stern,
Pointed Down
E
Flat or Spare Tire
G.
Retainer
H.
Hoist Cable
Return the jack, ratchet, wheel wrench
and
jack extensions
to their location behind the passenger’s seat. Secure the
items and replace the jack cover,
if
there is one.
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