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To remove, press down firmly on the upper tabs of the jack
storage cover to release.
Thumb Screw Location
Rotate the plastic thumb screw on the end of the jack to
loosen the jack and remove from the bracket.
Jack Removal
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T
S
PARE
IRE
TOWAGE
The spare tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by
means of a cable winch mechanism. To remove or stow
the spare, use the jack handle/lug wrench connected to
the square socket extension to rotate the "spare tire drive"
nut. The nut is located under a plastic cover at the
center-rear of the cargo floor area, just inside the liftgate
opening.
Spare Tire Location
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack
wrench extension tool only. Use of air wrench or power
tool may damage the winch.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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T
R
PARE
IRE
EMOVAL
Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack up the
vehicle. The spare tire is stowed underneath the rear
cargo area on the outside of the vehicle.
For spare tire removal, see the following steps:
1.
Remove the jack tools from the bag.
2.
Raise the rubber mat and remove the plug from
storage compartment floor.
Winch Plug Location
3.
Fit the jack handle extension over the drive nut. Use
the lug wrench handle and extension to completely
lower the spare tire. Keep turning the handle counter-
clockwise until the winch stops.
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack
wrench extension tool only. Use of air wrench or power
tool may damage the winch.
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