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MORryde Heavy Duty Spare Tire Carrier Installation Guide
Installation Time: 45 minutes
Tools Required:
✓ Large or torque wrench and lug key(s)
✓ Socket wrench
✓ 7/16 socket
✓ 1/2 socket
✓ T-20 TORX bit and driver
✓ 4mm hex head wrench
Factory / Before Pictures:
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- Page 1 MORryde Heavy Duty Spare Tire Carrier Installation Guide Installation Time: 45 minutes Tools Required: ✓ Large or torque wrench and lug key(s) ✓ Socket wrench ✓ 7/16 socket ✓ 1/2 socket ✓ T-20 TORX bit and driver ✓ 4mm hex head wrench...
- Page 3 Installation Instructions: Note: I installed the spare tire carrier with the Tailgate Reinforcement Kit installed, but the installation instructions are the same if installed directly to the tailgate 1. Use large wrench and lug key(s) to remove spare tire from factory mount and set spare tire aside...
- Page 4 2. Open tailgate to expose back of 3rd brake light riser arm and remove 3rd brake light assembly - remove assembly by removing four (4) bolts behind riser arm with T-20 TORX bit and driver, unplug grey quick connect from light by depressing the tab on the connector and pulling from the light assembly, and set light assembly aside...
- Page 7 3. Weave 3rd brake light cable through factory spare tire mount and let hang from port in tailgate...
- Page 8 4. With tailgate closed, use socket wrench and 1/2 socket to remove all eight (8) bolts holding the factory spare tire carrier to the tailgate and remove tire carrier (Note: It may be necessary to remove other accessories like CB radio antenna mounts at this point.
- Page 9 5. Using 4 mm hex head wrench and 7/16 socket / wrench, attach aftermarket 3rd brake light riser base (smaller...
- Page 10 piece) to aftermarket spare tire carrier with three (3) bolts / nuts included with the kit (Note: Enough washers are provided to install a washer on both the bolt head and nut side)
- Page 11 6. Using the removed spare tire, “mock up” the light riser to decide which setting / bolt holes on the upper portion...
- Page 12 of the riser should be utilized in order to clearly see the 3rd brake light above the spare tire (Note: With my 35” tires, I used the 2nd lowest setting)
- Page 13 7. Attach the upper portion of the 3rd brake light riser to the lower portion using the same methods / tools outlined in “Step 5” and four (4) bolts included in the kit...
- Page 16 8. Using 1/2 socket and wrench, attach the spare tire assembly directly to the tailgate or tailgate reinforcement frame with eight (8) bolts previously removed using either the upper or lower mounting holes on tire carrier based on tire size (Note: With 35” tires, I elected to use the upper mounting holes on the tire carrier so that the tire would sit in a lower position.
- Page 18 10. With the bushings provided in the kit (large bushings on top and smaller bushings on bottom) and the four (4)
- Page 19 bolts included with the kit and using the T-20 TORX bit and driver, attach the 3rd brake light assembly to the brake light riser (Note: Be careful when installing not to strip the screws. Also, the easiest method to install is to get the top screws started, gently pry back the assembly to get the bottom screws and bushings in place, and then tighten all bolts.)
- Page 22 11. Reinstall spare tire 12. Check 3rd brake light to make ensure that it is connected properly Installed Photos:...
- Page 24 Installation Instructions Written by ExtremeTerrain Customer Brian Dunn 08/23/2017...
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