Spare Tire Removal - Jeep GLADIATOR 2022 Owner's Manual

4. Remove tool kit and assemble tools.
Jack And Tool Bag
There are two ways to assemble the tools:
Assembled For Spare Tire Lowering/Raising
1 — Lug Wrench
2 — Long Extension Without Spring Clip 2
3 — Long Extension With Spring Clip 3
4 — Long Extension With Spring Clip 4
NOTE:
If the tailgate is lowered, the jack extension with hook
can be added to this assembly to enable lowering of the
spare tire without having to raise the tailgate.
CAUTION!
•
The lug wrench can only be attached to extension 2.
•
When attaching the tool to the winch mechanism
be sure the large flared end opening on extension
4 is positioned correctly over the winch mecha-
nism adjusting nut.
•
Damage to the lug wrench, extensions and winch
mechanism may occur from improper tool
assembly
Assembled For Jack Operation
1 — Lug Wrench
2 — Long Extension 2
3 — Long Extension 3
4 — Long Extension 4
5 — Short Extension With Hook
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
WARNING!
After using the jack and tools, always reinstall them in
the original carrier and location. While driving you
may experience abrupt stopping, rapid acceleration
or sharp turns. A loose jack, tools, bracket or other
objects in the vehicle may move around with force,
resulting in serious injury.

SPARE TIRE REMOVAL

1. Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up
the truck. Attach the lug wrench to the extension
tubes with the curved angle facing away from the
vehicle.
Access Hole Location
2. Insert the extension tube through the access hole
between the lower tailgate and the top of the fascia/
bumper and into the winch mechanism tube.
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