Removing and Storing the Spare Tire

Your spare tire is stored under the vehicle, directly below the luggage compartment.

To remove the spare tire:

1. Open the tailgate and the luggage compartment under the floor tray cover.

2. Locate the plastic cover of the hex-head bolt (1) and remove the cover.

3. Attach the socket and wheel nut wrench.

4. Using the wheel nut wrench, loosen the bolt just enough to lower the spare tire.

Turn the wrench counterclockwise until the spare tire touches the ground.

5. After the spare tire touches the ground, continue turning the wrench counterclockwise and pull the spare tire out. Never turn the wrench too far, otherwise the spare tire holder may be damaged.

6. Remove the retainer (1) from the center of the spare tire.

To store the spare tire:

1. Place the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing up.

2. Place the tire under the vehicle and install the retainer (1) through the center of the tire.

3. Turn the wrench clockwise until it clicks.

WARNING

Make sure the spare tire carrier is properly aligned with the center of the spare tire so that the spare tire does not rattle. Otherwise, the tire may fall off the carrier and cause an accident.