Spare Tire Stowage; Spare Tire Removal - Dodge Durango SRT 2018 Owner's Manual

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!
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.

Spare Tire Removal

1. Remove the jack tools from the bag.
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2. Raise the rubber mat and remove the plug
from storage compartment floor.
3. Fit the jack handle extension over the drive
nut. Use the lug wrench handle and exten-
sion to completely lower the spare tire. Keep
turning the handle until the winch stops.
Lowering/Raising Spare Tire
4. Slide the tire out from under the vehicle and
rotate it vertically behind the rear bumper.
Spare Tire
5. Pull the metal stamping toward you to re-
lease it from the plastic plate.
6. Slide the metal stamping up the steel exten-
sion tube and winch cable. Rotate the metal
stamping and push it through the hole in the
plastic plate and wheel.
Sleeve And Cable
7. Pinch the three short and two long tubes to
remove the protective plate from the steel
spare wheel.