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Spare Tire Carrier Replacement 2 Door 4WD Utility

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 395789  Size: SH
  1. Remove the spare tire from the spare tire carrier mounting nuts.
  2. Remove the spare tire from the spare tire carrier.

  3. Object Number: 972  Size: SH
  4. Open the spare tire carrier.
  5. Remove the spare tire carrier mounting bolts and the washers.
  6. Remove the spare tire carrier from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 972  Size: SH
  1. Install the spare tire carrier to the vehicle.
  2. 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.

  3. Install the spare tire carrier washers and the mounting bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the spare tire carrier mounting bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 395789  Size: SH
  5. Install the spare tire to the spare tire carrier.
  6. Install the spare tire to the spare tire carrier mounting nuts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the spare tire to the spare tire carrier mounting nuts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

    Important: Close the carrier assembly firmly enough to engage both latches, or the spare tire carrier will rattle when the vehicle is in motion.

  8. Close the spare tire carrier.

Spare Tire Carrier Replacement 2 Door RWD Utility

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 395787  Size: SH
  1. Remove the spare tire cover.
  2. Remove the spare tire from the spare tire carrier mounting nut.
  3. Remove the spare tire from the spare tire carrier.

  4. Object Number: 402263  Size: SH
  5. Remove the spare tire carrier to body side inner panel mounting bolts.
  6. Remove the spare tire carrier from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 402263  Size: SH
  1. Install the spare tire carrier to the vehicle.
  2. 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.

  3. Install the spare tire carrier to body side inner panel mounting bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the spare tire carrier to body side inner panel mounting bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 395787  Size: SH
  5. Install the spare tire to the spare tire carrier.
  6. Install the spare tire to the spare tire carrier mounting nut.
  7. Install the spare tire cover.