Buick 2004 Rendezvous Owner's Manual page 401

Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles without
the Rear Convenience Center)
The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle,
behind the rear bumper. Use the spare tire hoist to raise,
lower and store the compact spare tire. See Compact
Spare Tire on page 5-98 for more information about the
compact spare.
A. Hoist Shaft
B. Folding Wrench
C. Hoist Assembly
D. Retainer
E. Compact Spare Tire
1. Flip the rear cargo area carpet cut out to expose
the hoist shaft.
2. Attach the folding wrench into the hoist shaft.
3. Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower
the spare tire to the ground. Continue turning the
wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out
from under the vehicle.
4. To remove the spare tire from the cable, tilt the
retainer and slip it through the wheel opening.
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