Dodge 2008 Dakota Owner's Manual page 316

316 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
out from under the vehicle. When the spare is clear, tilt
the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the
center of the wheel.
Steps for Removing the Spare Tire
• Remove the jack from the stowage compartment using
the supplied finger assist tool.
• Remove the finger assist tool from jack and set aside
until jack is stowed.
• Assemble the jack tools.
• Locate the tire carrier access hole on the rear bumper.
• Place assembled jack tool extension rod into the access
hole in the direction of the arrow on the bumper trim.
• Rotate the tool counterclockwise to release and lower
the spare tire to the ground so that it can be pulled
from under the vehicle.
• Rotate clockwise to stow the spare tire.
Inserting Lug Wrench and Extension