Removing the Spare Tire and Tools SUT

The jack is stored in the rear cargo compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle. The tools for the jack are stored under the rear passenger's seat.

To remove the tools:

1. Locate the tools by lifting the driver's side second row seat up to expose the floor. See Split Folding Rear Seat for more information.



2. Remove the strap from the seat rail. Then carefully slide the tool bag out from under the seat rail as shown.

Take care to not pinch the seat cables or electrical harnesses.

3. Open the tool bag. You will find the following tools needed to remove the spare tire and flat tire:

1. Jack Handle

2. Jack Handle Extensions (2)

3. Wheel Wrench

4. Wheel Wrench Extension

5. Wheel Blocks

To access the jack, remove the cover, unlock it and then pull the cover off.

Release the jack by inserting the wheel wrench (A) into the hole (B) and turn counterclockwise.

Before proceeding, be sure to set the wheel blocks at the appropriate tire as previously shown .

Remove the wheel blocks from the tool bag. Then lift the wheel block as shown to lock it into place.

The spare tire is attached to the tire carrier. To remove the spare tire:

In order to remove the spare tire, you may need someone to assist you.

1. Open the tire carrier. See Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier for tire carrier operation.



2. Unscrew the wing nut on the back of the tire carrier.



3. Pull off the license plate holder from the spare tire.
4. Attach the wheel wrench to the wheel wrench extender to remove the wheel nuts.
5. Turn the wheel wrench with the wheel wrench extender counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts.



6. Remove the three wheel nuts holding the spare tire onto the tire carrier.
7. Pull off the spare tire and gently lower to the ground. Set it next to the flat tire.

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools SUV

The equipment you need is located under the driver's side second row seat. To remove the equipment:

1. Locate the tools by lifting the driver's side second row seat up to expose the floor. See Split Folding Rear Seat for more information.
2. Remove the strap from the seat rail. Then carefully slide the tool bag out from under the seat rail as shown.



3. Take care not to pinch the seat cables or electrical harness.
4. Open the tool bag. The following tools needed to remove the spare tire and flat tire are inside the tool bag:

1. Jack Handle

2. Jack Handle Extensions (2)

3. Wheel Wrench

4. Wheel Wrench Extension

5. Wheel Blocks (2)

Before proceeding, be sure to set the wheel blocks at the appropriate tire as previously shown. To use the wheel blocks:

Remove the wheel blocks from the tool bag. Then, lift the wheel block as shown to lock it into place.

The jack is stored in the rear cargo area on the driver side.

1. To access the jack pull on the two latches to remove the trim cover.



2. Insert the wheel wrench into the hole and turn it counterclockwise to release it.
3. Grasp and lift the jack out of the bracket.

The spare tire is attached to the tire carrier. To remove the spare tire:

In order to remove the spare tire, you may need someone to assist you.

1. Open the tire carrier. See Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier for tire carrier operation.



2. Unscrew the wing nut on the back of the tire carrier.



3. Pull off the license plate holder from the spare tire.
4. Attach the wheel wrench to the wheel wrench extender to remove the wheel nuts. Turn the wheel wrench with the wheel wrench extender counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts.



5. Remove the three wheel nuts holding the spare tire onto the tire carrier.
6. Pull off the spare tire and gently lower it to the ground. Set it next to the flat tire.