Removing The Spare Tire - Subaru 2007 B9 Tribeca Owner's Manual

the "Temporary spare tire" section in this
chapter for instructions and precautions.

Removing the spare tire

1. Take the wheel nut wrench and exten-
sion out of the tool bag. Refer to the "Main-
tenance tools" section in this chapter.
2. Remove the subfloor storage lid in the
cargo area.
3. Take out the jack.
4. Remove the cap.
5. Locate the hex-headed hoist shaft end
inside the hole.
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6. Fit the extension onto the hex-headed
hoist shaft end.
In case of emergency
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7. Fit the wheel nut wrench onto the ex-
tension.
8. Turn the hoist shaft end counterclock-
wise with the wheel nut wrench until the
temporary spare tire is on the ground with
enough cable slack to allow you to pull it
out from under the vehicle.
Be sure to remove (not simply
keep it open) the subfloor storage
lid before turning the wheel nut
wrench, otherwise the lid may be
damaged.
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