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Stowing the Tire
-
&Door Utility Model
For a under-body spare tire carrier, stow the flat tire under the rear of the
vehicle in the spare tire carrier. To stow the flat tire:
1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem
2. Pull the wheel retainer through the wheel opening.
pointed down.
3. Attach the ratchet to the wheel wrench
with the
UP marking facing you.
4. Put the other end of the wheel wrench through the rear bumper access
hole, located at the passenger side edge of the license plate. Be sure the
wheel wrench connects into the hoist shaft.
5. Turn the ratchet clockwise to raise the tire. Keep turning the ratchet
until the tire
is
all the
way
up. You will hear two "clicks" when the tire
is secure. Pull on the tire to make sure it is tightly secured.
Stowing the Jack and Jacking Tools
Put the tools into the storage box and close
it tightly. Fit the storage box
on
the
bracket with the bolt through the box. Put the jack onto the box. Be sure the jack
points in
the
right direction as shown in the illustrations earlier
in this part. Secure the
emergency gloves, if your vehicle has them, to the jack using the provided strap.
Slide the retainer over the bolt onto the jack and put the wing nut on. Turn
the nut clockwise until it is tight against the retainer.
Replace the jack storage cover, if your vehicle has one, by simply reversing
the removal procedure described earlier.
Stowing the Tire
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2-Door Utility Model and Suburban
Stow the flat tire in the cargo area of the vehicle secured in the tire carrier.
To
stow the flat tire:
1. Put the cover back on the tire if your vehicle has one.
2. Put the flat tire in
the cargo area of the vehicle, over the retainer bolt.
3. Slide the adapter onto the bolt
in the proper location for your model
4. Turn the wing nut clockwise until the adapter is tight and secure against
and put the wing nut on.
the wheel.
5. Close the tire cover, if you have one.
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