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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

The spare tire is a full-size radial tire, identical in size to the other four tires, and located on the rear door. As with all the other tires and wheels on the vehicle, the spare tire and wheel must be replaced with equipment that has the same load capacity, diameter, rim width, offset and mounting configuration as the original tire and wheel.

    Caution: Operating a vehicle with wheels or tires of improper size may result in loss of control, personal injury or property damage.


    Object Number: 175272  Size: SH
  1. Unlock the wheel lock (3) and slide off the lock piece.
  2. Remove the wheel nuts (2) and remove the spare tire (1) from the rear door.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 175272  Size: SH
  1. Install the spare tire (1) to the rear door. Secure the spare tire with wheel nuts (2).
  2. Install the wheel lock (3) to the spare tire. Lock the wheel to the rear door.