Spare Tire Removal; Preparations For Jacking - Jeep Wrangler2018 Owner's Manual

396 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Spare Tire Removal

1. To remove the spare tire from the carrier, remove the tire
cover, if equipped.
2. Remove the Rear Camera Cover by turning the lock bolt
to the left with the #T40 Torx head driver and ratchet
from the supplied tool kit.
Unlock Rear Camera Cover
3. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench turning them
counterclockwise. If equipped, remove the locking lug
nut with the lock key (located in the glove box) turning
it counterclockwise.
Stowing The Replaced Spare Tire
1. Mount the spare tire onto the carrier. Torque down lug
nuts and locking lug nut.
2. Reinstall the camera cover and the return lock bolt to the
lock position with the provided tools.
3. Reinstall the tire cover if applicable.
NOTE: If you have added aftermarket accessories to the
spare tire mounted carrier, it cannot exceed a gross weight
of 85 lbs (38.5 kg) including the weight of the spare tire.

Preparations For Jacking

1. Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the
road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Apply the parking brake.