Pontiac 2005 Montana SV6 Owner's Manual page 378

Storing the Flat Tire on an
All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
1. Remove the tire storage bag and cable package
from the jack storage area.
2. Remove the small center cap by tapping the back
of the cap with the extension of the shaft, if the
vehicle has aluminum wheels.
3. Put the flat tire in the tire storage bag and place it
in the rear storage area with the valve stem
pointing toward the front of the vehicle.
A. Cable
B. Liftgate Hinges
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C. Door Striker
4. Pull the cable through the door striker and the
center of the wheel.
6. Pull on the cable to make sure it is secure.
8. Close the liftgate and make sure it is latched
properly.
5. Hook the cable onto
the outside portion of
the liftgate hinges.
7. Make sure the metal
tube is centered at the
striker. Push the
tube towards the front
of the vehicle.