Buick 2002 Rendezvous Owner's Manual page 341

Storing the Flat Tire (Vehicles without the Stowable
Seat and without the Rear Convenience/Cargo Tray)
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A. D Ring
B. Wing Nut
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C. J Hook
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D. Valve Stem
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E. Full Size Tire
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1. Flip up the D ring located in the rear cargo area.
2. Lay the tire in the rear cargo area of the vehicle with
the valve stem up with the center hole of the tire over
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the D ring.
For vehicles with aluminum wheels, remove the
center trim cap by tapping the back of the cap with
the folding wrench.
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3. Remove the J hook and the wing nut from the back
of the jack access door. Assemble the wing nut and
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the J hook.
4. Install the wing nut and the J
through the center hole of the tire.
5. Tighten the wing nut to secure the tire to the floor.
Push and pull on the tire to make sure the tire is
secure and does not move.
6. Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack
storage compartment and put the compartment
cover back on.
To put the cover back on, slip the tabs on the side of the
cover into the cover opening. Push the cover in place
and push down the tabs on the cover so that it rests in
the groove. This secures the cover in place.
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hook to the D ring