Removing the Spare Tire
The compact spare tire is located under the
vehicle, in front of the rear bumper. See Compact
Spare Tire on page 463 for more information
about the compact spare.
A. Rear
Convenience
Center
B. Lug wrench
C. Storage
Compartment
Cap Hole
D. Hoist Shaft
E. Compact
Spare Tire
F. Retainer
G. Hoist Shaft
Assembly
1. Open the storage compartment door of the
convenience center that is nearest the liftgate.
2. Move the carpet cutout that is located through
the hole of the storage compartment.
3. Attach the lug wrench into the hoist shaft.
4. Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise to lower
the spare tire to the ground. Continue turning
the wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out
from under the vehicle.
5. Tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel
opening to remove the spare tire from the
cable.
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