Removing The Spare Tire - Buick Enclave 2008 Owner's Manual

Removing the Spare Tire

The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle, in
front of the rear bumper. See Compact Spare Tire on
page 5-88 for more information about the compact spare.
A. Rear Convenience
Center
B. Lug Wrench
C. Storage Compartment
Cap Hole
1. Open the storage compartment door of the
convenience center that is nearest the liftgate
and remove the cap on the bottom of the storage
compartment.
D. Hoist Shaft
E. Compact Spare Tire
F. Retainer
G. Hoist Shaft Assembly
2. Flip the carpet cutout that is located through the
hole of the storage compartment.
3. Attach the lug wrench into the hoist shaft.
4. Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise to lower
the spare tire to the ground. Continue turning
the wrench until the spare tire can be pulled
out from under the vehicle.
5. Tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel
opening to remove the spare tire from the cable.
6. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back
up after removing the spare tire.
Do not store a full-size or a flat road tire under the
vehicle. See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools on page 5-85.
5-75