Removing the Spare Tire and Tools for Pontiac Vibe - AWD 2005

The jack, wheel wrench, jack handle and spare tire are stowed in the rear of the vehicle, underneath the floor of the cargo area. To remove the spare tire and tools:

1. 
   
   

   Turn the two lock knobs on the floor of the cargo area to UNLOCK.




2. Lift up the cargo area floor panel, remove the hook attached to the bottom side of the panel and hook it over the weatherstripping.

Notice: If you do not put the hook in the proper location, you could damage your vehicle. Always put the hook in the proper location in order to avoid damaging the vehicle.

3. Remove the jack from the tray on the right side of the compartment and the jack handle and wheel wrench from the top side of the compartment.



4. Remove the center retaining nut and lift up the plastic tray to expose the compact spare tire.
5. Remove the center bolt from the compact spare tire and pull out the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire

The tools you will be using include the jack (A), jack handle (B) and wheel wrench (C).