Pontiac 1998 Firebird Owner's Manual page 404

NOTE: For Convertible
only,
remove trunk access
I
panel by turning
two
knobs &fore removing spare tire.
For Coupe
model, be sure trim panel is positioned under
NOTICE:
Tire must fit in molded area to avoid damaging
w e a t h e r stripping.
glass when closing hatchltrunk.
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