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Removing the Spare Tire
and Tools (H3)
The equipment needed is located in
the swing-gate, behind a cover.
To remove the equipment:
1. Open the swing-gate.
See Swing-gate on page 2-9.
2. Remove the cover, located on
the inside of the swing-gate,
by lifting the two latches.
3. Turn the wing nut
counterclockwise to release
the jack tool bag and jack
and remove them.
4. Undo the straps that secure the
jack tool bag to the jack.
5. Open the tool bag to find the
following tools, which are
used to remove the spare tire
and flat tire:
A. Wheel Wrench
B. Jack Handle Extensions
C. Jack Handle
D. Jack
E. Wheel Blocks
The spare tire is attached to the
outside of the swing-gate.
To remove the spare tire:
1. If the vehicle has a spare tire
cover release the latch by
pulling the latch straight back
and turning it away from
the cover at the same time.
Notice: Opening the endgate
before completely closing and
latching the spare tire cover may
result in damage to your vehicle.
Close and latch the spare tire
cover before opening the endgate
to avoid possible damage.
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