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6. Remove the lug nuts and pull the wheel off. Install the
spare wheel and lug nuts with the cone shaped end
of the lug nuts toward the wheel. Hand tighten the lug
nuts with the vehicle lifted. To avoid the risk of forcing
the vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the lug
nuts until the vehicle has been completely lowered.
3. Remove the extension with the hook and reattach the
short extension #5 Ú page 318. 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 fascia/bumper and into the
winch mechanism tube.
TO STOW THE FLAT OR SPARE
1. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give clearance to
tilt the retainer at the end of the cable.
2. Position the wheel behind the rear fascia/bumper
facing outward. Push the end of the winch’s cable,
spring and steel sleeve through the back of the road
wheel. Making sure the valve stem is facing the
ground when the wheel is stowed.
7. Lower the vehicle to the ground and finish tightening
the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench handle for
increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star
pattern until each lug nut has been tightened twice
Ú page 392. If in doubt about the correct tightness,
have them checked with a torque wrench by an
authorized dealer or at a service station.
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack
extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or other
power tools is not recommended and can damage the
winch.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard
stop, could endanger the occupants of the vehicle.
Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the
places provided.
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8. If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel center cap,
install the cap and remove the wheel blocks. Do not
install chrome or aluminum wheel center caps on the
spare wheel. This may result in cap damage.
Reinstalling The Retainer
9. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. Stow the
replaced tire, and secure the jack and tools in the
proper location.
Reinstalling The Flat Or Spare Tire
10. Adjust the tire pressure when possible.
