The equipment you will need is located in the swing-gate, behind a cover. To
remove the equipment, do the following:
- Open the swing-gate. See
Swing-gate
for more information.
- Remove the cover, located on the inside of the swing-gate, by lifting
the two latches.
- Turn the wing nut counterclockwise to release
the jack tool bag and jack.
- Remove the tool bag and jack from its compartment.
- Undo the straps that secure the jack tool bag to the jack.
- Open the tool bag and you will find the following tools, which you will
use to remove the spare tire and flat tire:
Wheel Wrench
Jack Handle Extensions
Jack Handle
Jack
Wheel Blocks
The spare tire is attached to the outside of the swing-gate. To remove the spare
tire, do the following:
- Remove the center cap by placing the flat
end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry the center cap out.
Use the wheel wrench to remove the wheel nuts securing the spare tire.
- If your vehicle has locking lug nuts, the key is supplied in the tool bag. Use
the key along with the wheel wrench to remove the wheel nuts from the tire.
- Pull off and gently lower the spare tire to the ground. Set it next to
the flat tire.
In order to remove the spare tire, you may need someone
to assist you.