Dodge DURANGO 2021 Owner's Manual page 276

274 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Wrench Rotation
4. Slide the tire out from under the vehicle and
rotate it vertically behind the rear fascia/
bumper.
NOTE:
Depending on the vehicle trim, the vehicle may
come equipped with both, a metal retainer and
plastic plate or a metal retainer only when
removing the spare Ú page 337.
Spare Tire
5. Pull the metal stamping toward you to
release it from the plastic plate (if equipped).
Spare Tire Retainer
6. Slide the metal stamping up the steel extension
tube and winch cable. Rotate the metal
stamping and push it through the hole in the
plastic plate (if applicable) and wheel.
Sleeve And Cable
7. If your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire
retainer and plastic plate. Pinch the three
short and two long tubes to remove the
protective plate from the steel spare wheel.
Releasing Protective Plate