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2. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give
clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of
the cable and position it across the wheel
opening.
Pushing The Retainer Through The Center Of The Wheel
And Positioning It
3. Attach the lug wrench to the extension
tubes with the curved angle facing away
from the vehicle. Insert the extension tubes
through the access hole between the lower
tailgate and the top of the bumper and into
the winch mechanism tube.
Lug Wrench And Extension Tubes Assembled And In Po-
sition
4. Rotate the lug wrench handle clockwise
until the wheel is drawn into place against
the underside of the vehicle. Continue to
rotate until you feel the winch mechanism
slip, or click three or four times. It cannot be
overtightened. Push against the tire several
times to ensure it is firmly in place.
Rotating The Lug Wrench Handle
NOTE:
The winch mechanism is designed for use with
the extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or
other power tools is not recommended and can
damage the winch.
Reinstalling The Jack And Tools
1. Tighten the jack all the way down by
turning the jack turn-screw counter-
clockwise until the jack is snug.
2. Position the jack and tool bag. Make sure
the lug wrench is under the jack near the
jack turn-screw.
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