3. Then loosen the cable by turning the wrench
counterclockwise three or four turns.
4. If the spare tire has not lowered, tighten the cable
all the way and then loosen it at least two times.
If the spare tire did lower to the ground, continue
with Step 4 under “Removing the Spare Tire
(Vehicles without the Sliding Rear Convenience
Tray)” earlier in this section.
5. If you still cannot lower the spare tire to the ground,
see “Secondary Latch System” later in this section.
Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles with
the Sliding Rear Convenience Tray)
The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle,
ahead of the rear bumper. Use the spare tire hoist
to raise, lower and store the compact spare. See
Compact Spare Tire on page 5-82
for more information
about the compact spare.
A. Sliding Rear
Convenience Tray
B. Storage
Compartment
Cap Hole
C. Folding Wrench
D. Extension Tube
E. Retainer
F. Compact
Spare Tire
G. Spring
H. Hoist Shaft
Assembly
I. Hoist Shaft
5-66
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