GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Spare Tire Hold Down Stud for Spare Tire Sticks Up Through Load Floor (Install Nut)

Subject:Spare Tire Hold Down Stud for Spare Tire Sticks up Through Load Floor (Install Nut)

Models:2005-2007 Saturn ION



Condition

Some customers may comment that the stud for spare tire sticks up through the load floor when putting heavy objects in trunk.

Cause


Object Number: 2042657  Size: SH

This condition may be caused when the load floor sags far enough that the stud will be exposed through the load floor.

Correction


Object Number: 2042655  Size: SH

Obtain an additional spare tire retainer nut and install it upside down and flush to the top of stud under the load floor.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

11561440

Nut

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

E0600

Hold Down, Spare Tire - R&R or Replace

Use Published Labor Operation Time