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The following instructions explain how to remove
the underbody-mounted spare located underneath
your vehicle.
Notice:If you remove or restow a tire from/to
the storage position under the vehicle when
it is supported by a jack, you could damage the
tire and/or your vehicle. Always remove or
restow a tire when the vehicle is on the ground.
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate/Liftglass on
page 98for more information.
2. Attach the wheel wrench (A) to the
extension (C).
3. Insert the socket end of the extension (C) on
a 45 degree angle downward into the hoist
drive shaft hole. It is exposed when the
rear gate is open and is just above the rear
bumper.
Be sure the socket end of the extension (C)
connects to the hoist shaft (B).4. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to
lower the spare tire. Keep turning the wheel
wrench until the spare tire can be pulled
out from under the vehicle.
If the spare tire does not lower to the ground,
the secondary latch is engaged causing
the tire not to lower. SeeSecondary Latch
System on page 416for more information.
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2. Using the wheel
wrench, loosen all
the wheel nuts.
Do not remove
them yet.
3. Turn the jack adjusting knob clockwise by
hand to raise the jack lift head.
4. Place the handle, extension, and wheel
wrench onto the jack.A. Front Frame/Rear Axle
B. Jack
C. Handle
D. Extension
E. Wheel Wrench
5. Place the jack in the appropriate position
nearest the at tire.
Front PositionRear Position
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{CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked
up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off
the jack you could be badly injured or
killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is
supported only by a jack.
{CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can damage the
vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
To help avoid personal injury and vehicle
damage, be sure to t the jack lift head
into the proper location before raising
the vehicle.6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off
the ground so there is enough room for
the spare tire to t.
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9. Place the spare tire on the wheel-mounting
surface.
{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
If you do, the nuts might come loose.
Your wheel could fall off, causing a
serious accident.
10. Put the nuts on by hand. Make sure the
rounded end is toward the wheel.
11. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is
held against the hub. If a nut cannot be
turned by hand, use the wheel wrench and
see your dealer as soon as possible.12. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
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To release the spare tire from the secondary latch,
do the following:
1. Check under the
vehicle to see if the
cable is visible.
If it is not visible,
proceed to Step 6.
2. If visible, rst try to tighten the cable by
turning the wheel wrench clockwise until
you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice.
You cannot overtighten the cable.3. Loosen the cable by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise three or four turns.
4. Repeat this procedure at least two times.
If the spare tire lowers to the ground,
continue with Step 2 ofRemoving the Spare
Tire and Tools on page 408.
5. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until
approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable
is exposed.
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6. Attach the jack handle, extension(s) and the
wheel wrench to the jack and place it under
the vehicle towards the front of the rear
bumper. Position the center lift point of the
jack under the center of the spare tire.
7. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack
until it lifts the end tting.8. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire
stops moving upward and is held rmly in
place. The secondary latch has released and
the spare tire is balancing on the jack.
9. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack
until the spare tire slides off the jack or
is hanging by the cable.
10. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and
carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to
push against the spare while rmly pulling the
jack out from under the spare tire with the
other hand.
11. If the spare tire is
hanging from the
cable, insert
the socket end of
the extension
into the hoist shaft
hole on a 45 degree
angle downward.
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12. Be sure that the socket end of the extension
connects to the hoist shaft.
Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to
lower the spare the rest of the way.
13. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and
pull it through the wheel opening. Pull the
tire out from under the vehicle.Notice:If you drive away before the spare tire
or secondary latch system cable has been
reinstalled, you could damage your vehicle.
Always reinstall this cable before driving your
vehicle.
14. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the
cable back up if the cable is hanging under
the vehicle.
Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as
you can. You will not be able to store a spare tire
using the hoist assembly until it has been
repaired or replaced.
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Follow this diagram to store the
underbody-mounted at or spare tire.
A. Wheel Wrench
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Extension
D. Retainer
E. Spare or Flat Tire
(Valve Stem
Pointed Up)
1. Put the tire (E) on the ground at the rear of
the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel cap, if the vehicle has one,
from the at tire by tapping the backside of
the wheel cap with the wheel wrench (A).
Store in a safe location until the at tire
is repaired. Once the tire is repaired, replace
the wheel cap.3. Make sure the valve stem is pointed up and
to the rear. Then pull the retainer (D) through
the wheel opening.
4. Put the socket end of the extension (C)
through the hole just above the rear bumper at
a 45 degree downward angle. Connect the
socket end of the extension to the hoist
shaft (B).
5. Raise the tire fully against the underside of
the vehicle. Continue turning the wheel
wrench (A) clockwise until you hear two clicks
or feel it skip twice. This indicates that the
tire is secure and the cable is tight. The spare
tire hoist cannot be overtightened.
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