Dodge RAM 2500 2022 - Removing the Spare Tire

368 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
REMOVING THE SPARE TIRE
1. Remove the spare tire before attempting to
jack up the truck. Attach the lug wrench to the
extension tubes with the curved angle facing
away from the vehicle. Insert the extension
tube through the access hole between the
lower tailgate and the top of the fascia/
bumper and into the winch mechanism tube.
Winch Mechanism Tube
Inserting The Extension Tubes Into The Access Hole
2. Rotate the lug wrench handle counter-
clockwise until the spare tire is on the ground
with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it
out from under the vehicle.
Pulling The Spare Tire Out
3. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle to
gain access to the spare tire retainer.
4. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give
clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of the
cable.
Removing The Retainer
5. Pull the retainer through the center of the
wheel.
NOTE:
The winch mechanism is designed for use with the
extension tubes only. Use of an air wrench or other
power tools is not recommended and can damage
the winch.
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