Spare Tire Stowage - Dodge 2016 Durango Owner's Manual

604 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Spare Tire Stowage

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
CAUTION!
Do not use power tools to winch the tire up or down.
Impact type tools can damage the winch mechanism.