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5. After removing the spare tire, turn the wrench

clockwise to raise the cable back up.

Do not store a full

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size or a flat road tire under the

vehicle. See “Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools”
later in this section.

To continue changing the flat tire see “Removing the Flat
Tire and Installing the Spare Tire” later in this section.

If the spare tire will not lower, the secondary latch may
be engaged and causing the tire not to lower.

Do the following to check the cable:

1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is visible.

2. If not visible, see “Secondary Latch System” 

later in this section.

If visible, first try to tighten the cable by turning 
the folding wrench clockwise until you hear two
clicks or feel it skip twice. You can not overtighten
the cable.

3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrench

counterclockwise three or four turns.

4. Repeat this procedure at least two times.

5. If you still cannot lower the spare tire to the ground,

see “Secondary Latch System” later in this section.

6. If the spare tire did lower to the ground, continue with

Step 4 under “Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles
without the Rear Convenience/Cargo Tray)”.