Removing The Spare Tire - RAM 2500 2020 Owner's Manual

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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.
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IRE
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. Insert the
extension tube through the access hole
between the lower tailgate and the top of the
bumper and into the winch mechanism tube.
Winch Mechanism Tube
Inserting The Extension Tubes Into The Access Hole
2. Rotate the lug wrench handle counter-
clockwise until the spare tire is on the
ground with enough cable slack to allow you
to pull it out from under the vehicle.
Rotating The Lug Wrench Handle
3. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle
to gain access to the spare tire retainer.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
4. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give
clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of
the cable.
Gaining Access To The Retainer
5. Pull the retainer through the center of the
wheel.
Pulling The Retainer Through The Center Of The Wheel
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