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Spare Tire Carrier

Spare Tire Carrier

Removal and Installation

1. NOTE: Vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire lock. If so, the key is located in the glove compartment.





Lower the spare tire.
1. Insert the drive end of the jack handle with the spare tire carrier key attached through the opening left of the license plate.
2. Turn the jack handle until slack is present in the cable.





2. Remove the spare tire.
1. Slide the retainer through the center of the spare tire assembly.
2. Remove the spare tire assembly.





3. Remove the guide tube.





4. Remove the bolts and the spare tire carrier.
- Turn the spare tire carrier to release it from the tabs.





5. Pull out the spare tire carrier lock.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.