Spare Tire Removal - Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE 2023 Information Manual

Third Row Seating — If Equipped
For vehicle's equipped with third row seating, the spare
tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by means of a
cable winch mechanism. To remove or stow the spare, use
the jack handle/lug wrench connected to the square
socket extension to rotate the "spare tire drive" nut. The
nut is located under a plastic cover at the center-rear of
the cargo floor area, just inside the liftgate opening.
Spare Tire Location (Third Row Seating)
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack
wrench extension tool only. Use of air wrench or power
tool may damage the winch.
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PARE IRE EMOVAL
Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the
vehicle.
NOTE:
Depending on the vehicle's trim level, the procedure for
spare tire removal varies for second and third row seating.
Second Row Seating
1. Lift up on the rear load floor to access the spare tire.
Remove the fastener securing the spare tire, and
remove the spare tire from the vehicle.
Spare Tire Fastener
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
2. Remove the spare tire fastener by rotating it counter-
clockwise.
Removing The Spare Tire Fastener
3. After removing the fastener, pull the spare tire up
away from the fastener pin and out of the vehicle.
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