Pontiac 2003 Aztek Owner's Manual page 380

3. Tilt the retainer downward and slip it through the
center hole of the spare tire.
Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the
underside of the wheel.
4. Attach the folding wrench to the hoist shaft.
Use the extension tube if you have the sliding rear
convenience tray.
5. Turn the folding wrench clockwise to lift the
spare tire.
For all-wheel-drive vehicles, when the tire reaches
the stabilizer bar, move the tire over the bar,
then continue to turn the folding wrench clockwise
to lift the spare tire.
the tire so the valve stem is towards the rear of the
vehicle.
This will help when you check and maintain tire
pressure in the spare.
vehicle. Continue turning the folding wrench until
you feel more than two clicks. This indicates that the
compact spare tire is secure and the cable is
tight. The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened.
6. When the tire is almost in the stored position, turn
7. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
PUSH & PULL
8. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull,
and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If the tire
moves, use the folding wrench to tighten the cable.
Put back all tools as tney were storea in rne jacK siorage
compartment and put the compartment cover back
on.
To put the cover back on, slip the tabs on the bottom
o f
the cover into the bottom of the cover opening. Push
of the cover so that it rests in the groove. This secures
the cover in place.
the caver I!? p!are and push down
the
tab
on
the top
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