Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate .
2. Press on the bottom of the handle assembly to unlatch it and lift up on the handle.
The prop rod locks into place when open.
3. Remove the spare tire cover.
4. Remove the nut retaining the spare tire.
5. Remove the spare tire and place it next to the tire being changed.
6. Remove the wing nut (D).
7. Remove the extension (A), jack (B) and wheel wrench (C) and place them near
the tire being changed.
See also:
Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P (Park)
properly, the weight of the vehicle can put too much force on the parking pawl in
the transmission. It might be dif ...
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
WARNING
A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system
may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash,
resulting in serious inj ...
Safety Belt Care
Keep belts clean and dry.
WARNING
Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
It may severely weaken them.
In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection.
Clean safety belts only wit ...