5. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 under Removing the
Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-71 to replace the
floor cargo organizer and lock in place.
6. Place the flat, or damaged tire, face down, on the
load floor with the threaded wheel stow rod sticking
up through the center hole of the wheel.
Vehicles equipped with the 3.5L V6 (L66) engine
and aluminum wheels, must remove the center cap
from the wheel prior to placing it on the load
floor. To remove the center cap, tap the cap for the
backside of the wheel, then place the wheel on
the load floor.
7. Place the wheel retainer bolt onto the wheel stow
rod and tighten.
The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace
the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon
as you can. See the storage instructions label to replace
your compact spare into your cargo area properly.
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