2004 JEEP WRANGLER spare tire

To remove the jack from its stowage position, carefully
release the rubber strap from the bracket. Turn the thumb
screw counterclockwise to loosen jack and then remove it
from the bracket.
WARNING!
Always store the jack, lug wrench, jack handle
driver, jack extension, and spare, flat or damaged tire
securely in the proper place. Never leave them loose
in the vehicle where they could become dangerous
projectiles during a quick stop or collision.
WARNING!
The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes, unless suitable sup-
ports are placed under the vehicle as a safety mea-
sure. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level
surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
CAUTION!
Never use your vehicle jack on the bumpers, sills or
underbody of your vehicle. Damage may result.
Place your vehicle jack only under an axle and in the
positions shown for ªTire Changing Procedures.º
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Spare Tire Location
To remove the spare tire from the carrier, remove the tire
cover, if equipped, and remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench turning them counterclockwise. If equipped with
an anti-theft lug nut (A), use the ªKeyº (B) and the lug
wrench. The ªKeyº is stored in the glove box.
NOTE:If you have added aftermarket accessories to the
spare tire mounted carrier, it cannot exceed a gross
weight of 50 lbs (23 kg) including the weight of the spare
tire.
Tire Changing Procedures
WARNING!
You can be injured or killed if you try to change a
wheel too close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.
Preparation
²
Park on a firm, level surface well off the road, to
provide ample work space. Place automatic transmis-
sion in P (Park), or manual transmission in R (Re-
verse), and stop engine. Set parking brake firmly and
activate hazard warning flasher.
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²Get everyone out of the vehicle before you jack it up.
If the jack should fall, someone in the vehicle could be
hurt.
²Block tire diagonally oppo-
site tire to be changed to pre-
vent forward and backward
vehicle movement.
Instructions
1. Remove spare tire, jack and tools from stored location.
2. Before raising vehicle, loosen lug nuts on wheel with
flat tire.
3. Assemble the jack and jacking tools as shown. Connect
jack handle driver (1) to extension (2) then to lug wrench
(3).4. Operate jack from the front or the rear of the vehicle.
Place the jack under the axle tube, as shown.
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5. Use a clockwise rotation to raise the jack. Raise vehicle
just enough to be able to remove flat tire and install spare
tire.
6. Remove lug nuts and wheel.
7. Position spare wheel/tire on vehicle and install lug
nuts with cone-shaped end toward wheel. Lightly tighten
nuts clockwise. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off
the jack, do not tighten the nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered.
8. Lower the vehicle by using a counterclockwise rota-
tion to lower the jack.
9. Finish tightening the lug nuts securely in crisscross
pattern as shown. Tighten to 85-110 ft. lbs. (115-149 N´m).10. Remove jack assembly and wheel blocks.
11. Secure jack, lug wrench, jack handle driver, jack
extension, and tire in proper locations.
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
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Sentry Key............................ 12
Sentry Key Programming.................. 13
Sentry Key Replacement.................. 13
Service Assistance...................... 280
Service Contract........................ 282
Service Manuals........................ 285
Setting the Clock....................... 120
Shift Indicator Light..................... 117
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission.......... 164
Shifting.............................. 163
Automatic Transmission................ 165
Manual Transmission.................. 163
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 21
Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Signals, Turn........................58,116
Snow Chains.......................... 196
Snow Plow........................... 205
Soft Top............................... 82
Spare Tire............................ 213
Spark Plugs........................... 232
Specifications
Fuel............................... 197
Oil ................................ 230Speed Control.......................... 60
Speedometer.......................... 117
Starting.............................. 160
Automatic Transmission................ 160
Emergency (Jump Starting).............. 216
Engine Block Heater................... 162
Engine Fails to Start................... 161
Manual Transmission.................. 160
Starting Procedures..................... 160
Steering
Power............................. 236
Tilt Column.......................... 60
Wheel Lock.......................... 14
Wheel, Tilt........................... 60
Storage............................65,256
Storage, Vehicle........................ 256
Storing Your Vehicle..................... 256
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 22
Tachometer........................... 116
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......... 118
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............. 33
Tilt Steering Column..................... 60
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Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 188
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 187
Tire Markings......................... 184
Tire Safety Information................... 184
Tires ................................ 191
Air Pressure......................... 192
Alignment.......................... 195
Alignment and Balance................. 195
Balancing........................... 195
Chains............................. 196
Changing........................ 211,213
General Information................... 191
High Speed......................... 193
Inflation Pressures.................... 192
Jacking............................. 214
Load Capacity....................... 188
Pressure Label....................... 192
Radial............................. 193
Replacement......................... 194
Rotation............................ 196
Sizes............................... 185
Spare Tire........................... 213
Spinning............................ 193Tread Wear Indicators.................. 194
Wheel Nut Torque.................... 215
To Open Hood.......................... 55
Torque Converter Clutch................. 170
Towing...........................202,219
Disabled Vehicle...................... 219
Recreational......................... 205
Trailering........................... 202
Trac-Lok Rear Axle...................... 173
Trailer Towing......................... 202
Hitches............................. 197
Transfer Case.......................... 247
Four-Wheel-Drive Operation............. 170
Maintenance......................... 247
Transmission
Automatic.......................... 165
Maintenance......................245,246
Manual............................. 163
Shifting............................ 163
Transporting Pets........................ 39
Tread Wear Indicators................... 194
Trip Odometer......................... 119
Trip Odometer Reset Button............... 119
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