Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the spare tire from the spare tire carrier.
2. Remove the 4 nuts from the spare tire carrier studs.
3. Remove the spare tire carrier.
4. Remove the 4 spare tire carrier studs from the liftgate.

1

Spare Wheel Carrier Assembly

2

Spare Wheel Carrier Bolt (Qty: 4)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tip

Tighten
50 N·m (37 lb ft)

3

Spare Wheel Stowage Inner Cover Assembly

4

Spare Wheel Stowage Outer Cover Assembly

Procedure

1. Align the outer cover hinge to the inner cover hinge.
2. If the outer cover sags, remove the 4 bolts holding the outer hinge to the outer cover.
3. Place the outer cover in the Full Open position and swing the outer hinge to the closed position.
4. Measure from the floor to the top bar of the outer hinge at the outermost vertical mounting plate.
5. Using the palm of the hand, pry upward on the outer hinge and re-measure from the floor to the same location as previously measured on the outer hinge.
6. Continue using the previous adjustment steps until the proper amount of height of the hinge outer is achieved to obtain the proper alignment of the Inner to Outer panels.

5

Spare Wheel Carrier Hinge Bolt

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

6

Gas Strut Bolt

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

7

Spare Wheel Assembly

8

Spare Wheel Assembly Nut (Qty: 3)

Tighten
136 N·m (100 lb ft)