Spare Wheel and Carrier Replacement 2 Door

1. Remove the spare tire cover (1).
2. Remove the tire lock.



3. Remove the 3 spare tire wheel nuts.
4. Remove the spare tire from the rear door.
5. Remove the 6 spare tire carrier mounting bolts.
6. Remove the center high-mounted stoplamp.
7. Remove the spare tire carrier (1) from the vehicle.

1. Install the spare tire carrier (1) to the vehicle. Secure the spare tire carrier with the 6 mounting bolts (2).

Tighten
Tighten the spare tire carrier mounting bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

2. Install the high-mounted stoplamp.
3. Install the spare tire to the rear door. Secure the spare tire with the 3 wheel nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the spare tire carrier mounting bolts to 54 N·m (40 lb ft).

4. Install the tire lock to the spare tire.



5. Install the spare tire cover (1).

Spare Wheel and Carrier Replacement 4 Door

1. Remove the spare tire cover (1).
2. Remove the tire lock.



3. Remove the 3 spare tire wheel nuts.
4. Remove the spare tire from the rear door.
5. Remove the 4 spare tire carrier mounting bolts (1).
6. Remove the spare tire carrier (1) from the vehicle.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

1. Install the spare tire carrier (1) to the vehicle. Secure the spare tire carrier with the 4 mounting bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the spare tire carrier mounting bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

2. Install the spare tire to the rear door. Secure the spare tire with the 3 wheel nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the spare tire carrier mounting bolts to 54 N·m (40 lb ft).

3. Install the tire lock to the spare tire.



4. Install the spare tire cover (1).