The spare tire is stowed to the underbody below the cargo area.
1. Remove the plug located in the rear cargo area.
Winch Access Plug
2. Fit the wrench tool over the drive nut. Use the wrench to rotate the nut counterclockwise until the spare is on the ground with enough slack in the cable to allow you to pull the tire out from under the vehicle.
Lowering/Raising
Spare Tire
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack wrench tool only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and they can damage the winch.
3. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle.
Spare Tire
4. When the spare is clear, remove the knob or plastic molded nut by rotating it counter-clockwise
Plastic Molded
Nut
5. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the center of the wheel.
Retainer
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