Returning The Spare Wheel To The Storage Compartment - Volvo XC90 2004 Owner's Manual

2004 VOLVO XC90
CAUTION
When the spare wheel is mounted on the vehicle, the retaining cable could damage the underside of
the vehicle if it is not retracted.
NOTE: The space under the vehicle is designed to hold the special spare wheel only. Other fullsize
wheels will not fit in this compartment.

Returning the spare wheel to the storage compartment

1. Use the crank (turn it counterclockwise) to lower the spare wheel's retaining cable.
2. Pass the toggle at the end of the cable through the center hole in the spare wheel. Pivot the toggle 90
degrees so that when raised, the wheel will rest on the toggle.
3. Retract the retaining cable slightly by slowly turning the crank clockwise several times.
4. Position the wheel so that it is not obstructed by components in the exhaust system.
5. Continue to raise the wheel by turning the crank clockwise.Raise the wheel a little bit at a time and
guide it around the rear axle until it is securely seated in the storage area.
6. When it is no longer possible to turn the crank any further, check that the spare wheel is securely in
position in the storage compartment.
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Returning the spare wheel to its storage compartment