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The following instructions explain how to remove the
underbody-mounted spare from underneath your vehicle.
Notice: If you remove or restow a tire from/to the
storage position under the vehicle when it is
supported by a jack, you could damage the tire
and/or your vehicle. Always remove or restow a tire
when the vehicle is on the ground.
1. Insert the socket end of the extension on a
45 degree angle downward into the hoist drive shaft
hole. It is exposed when the rear gate is open
and is just above the rear bumper. Be sure
the socket end of the extension connects to the
hoist shaft.
2. 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.
If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the
secondary latch is engaged causing the tire
not to lower. See Secondary Latch System on
page 5-80 for more information.
3. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable when the
tire has been completely lowered, and pull it
through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from
under the vehicle.
Notice: If you drive away before the spare tire or
secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled,
you could damage your vehicle. Always reinstall
this cable before driving your vehicle.
4. Put the spare tire near the flat tire.
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