Suzuki XL7 Owner's Manual page 223

SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE
2) Remove the wing-bolt on the jack and
then remove it.
3) Remove the hook and loop fastener
straps holding the bag containing the
wheel wrench. Remove the wheel
wrench from the bag.
The following instructions explain how to
remove the underbody-mounted spare
underneath your vehicle.
CAUTION
If you remove or restow a tire from/to
the storage position under the vehi-
cle while 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.
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1) Open the liftgate. Refer to "Liftgate" in
"Doors and Locks" in the "Features and
Controls" section for more information.
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2) Place the wheel wrench (A) onto the
hoist drive nut (B).
3) Turn the wheel wrench counterclock-
wise to lower the spare tire. Keep turn-
ing the wheel wrench until the spare tire
can be pulled out from under the vehi-
cle. If the spare tire does not lower to
the ground, the secondary latch is
engaged causing the tire not to lower.
Refer to "Secondary Latch System" in
this section for more information.
4) Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable
when the tire has been completely low-
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ered, and pull it through the wheel
opening.
5) Pull the tire out from under the vehicle.
CAUTION
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.
6) Put the spare tire near the flat tire.
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