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Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
To store the flat tire and jack in the compact spare
tire compartment, do the following:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate (MAXX) on
page 113 for more information.
2. Remove the bolt extension (in the yellow
sleeve) from the jack and remove the
center cap from the wheel.
3. Place the jack over the bolt (B) on the floor,
making sure it contacts the bolt as shown.
4. Install the bracket (D) and then the bolt
extension (A).
5. Secure the jack, bracket and bolt extension
with the wing nut (C) provided.
6. With the valve stem up, place the tire on the
compartment floor with the rear of the tire
beneath the trim panel (tire may not lay
completely flat).
7. Make sure the bolt extension (A) passes
through the wheel center.
8. Remove the plug from the center hole of the
floor cover by pressing on the tabs on the
bottom of the cover.
9. Remove the yellow cap from the bolt
extension.
10. Fold the rear flap of the cover up and place the
cover on top of the wheel. The extension will
come through the center hole in the cover.
11. Secure the tire and wheel with the retainer.
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