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Removing the Spare Tire (SUT)
The spare tire is attached to the tire carrier. To remove
the spare tire, do the following:
1. Open the tire carrier. SeeTailgate/Spare Tire
Carrier on page 2-14for tire carrier operation.
2. Unscrew the wing nut on the back of the tire carrier.3. Pull off the license plate holder from the spare tire.
4. For jack A, slide the ratchet onto the wheel
wrench with the DOWN mark facing you. For jack B,
attach the wheel wrench to the wheel wrench
extender to remove the wheel nuts.
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5. Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to loosen the
wheel nuts.Or, turn the wheel wrench with the wheel wrench
extender (jack B) counterclockwise to loosen
the wheel nuts.
6. Remove the three wheel nuts holding the spare tire
onto the tire carrier.
7. Pull off and gently lower the spare tire to the
ground. Set it next to the at tire. Jack A Tools
Jack B Tools
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Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools (SUV)
Removing the Jack (SUV)
Your vehicle is equipped with either jack A or jack B.
The jack (A or B) is stored behind the driver’s side
second row seat.
1. Fold the driver’s side second row seat down to
access the jack. See60/40 Split Bench Seat on
page 1-6for more information.
2. For jack A, turn the
wing nut
counterclockwise to
release it. Then
remove the bracket
retaining the jack.For jack B, turn the
jack handle end
counterclockwise
to release it.
3. Grasp and lift the jack out of the bracket.
Jack A
Jack B
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