Removing And Storing The Spare Tire - Hyundai LX2 Owner's Manual

What to do in an emergency
Removing and storing the
spare tire
Your spare tire is stored underneath
your vehicle, directly below the cargo
area.
To remove the spare tire:
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Find the plastic hex bolt cover and
remove the cover with a coin or
flat - blade screwdriver.
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3. Connect the socket (A) and wheel
lug nut wrench (B).
4. Loosen the bolt enough to lower
the spare tire.
Turn the wrench counterclockwise
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until the spare tire reaches the
ground.
5. After the spare tire reaches the
ground, continue to turn the wrench
counterclockwise, and draw the
spare tire outside. Never rotate the
wrench excessively, otherwise the
spare tire carrier may be damaged.
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6. Draw out the retainer guide (1) the
through the center hole of spare
tire.
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