Fiat Fremont 2013 Owner's Handbook Manual page 256

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NOTE: Assemble components 2 and 3 by seating the
KNOWING
small ball at the end of component 2 in the small hole at
YOUR
the end of component 3. This will lock these compo-
VEHICLE
nents together. Assemble components 1 and 2 so that
the wheel nut socket at the end of component 1 faces
SAFETY
upward when seated on component 2. This will make it
easier to rotate the assembly when operating the
winch mechanism.
STARTING
AND
2. Fit the assembled jack-handle over the winch drive
DRIVING
nut located in the jack storage area. Rotate the
jack-handle assembly counterclockwise until the
WARNING
spare tire is on the ground with enough cable slack
LIGHTS
AND
to allow you to pull the spare tire out from under-
MESSAGES
neath the vehicle.
IN AN
The winch mechanism is designed for use
EMERGENCY
with the jack-handle only. Use of an air
wrench or other power tools is not rec-
SERVICING
ommended and it can damage the winch.
AND
CARE
3. Pull the spare tire out from underneath the vehicle
and raise it upright so the tire's tread is on the
TECHNICAL
ground.
SPECIFICATIONS
4. Tilt the retainer at the end of the winch cable and
remove it from the center of the wheel. (fig. 152)
CONTENTS
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Spare Tire Stowage
NOTE: Refer to "Spare Tire Removal" for informa-
tion on assembling the winch tools.
1. Place the spare tire near to the winch cable. Hold
the spare upright so that the tire's tread is on the
ground and the valve stem is at the top of the wheel
facing away from the rear of the vehicle.
2. Tilt the retainer at the end of the winch cable and
drop it through the center of the wheel. Then place
the spare tire with the cable and retainer under-
neath the vehicle.
3. Fit the assembled jack-handle over the winch drive
nut. Rotate the jack-handle assembly clockwise to
(fig. 152)
Spare Tire Retainer

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