Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles with the ; Rear Convenience/Cargo Tray) (Optional)- Page 327

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Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles with the 
Rear Convenience/Cargo Tray) (Optional)

The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle,
ahead of the rear bumper. See “Compact Spare Tire”
later in this section for more information about the
compact spare.

A. Rear Convenience/

Cargo Tray

B. Folding Wrench
C. Storage

Compartment 
Cap Hole

D. Hoist Shaft
E. Compact Spare Tire
F. Retainer
G. Hoist Shaft

Assembly

1. Open the storage compartment door of the

convenience/cargo tray that is nearest the
liftgate and remove the cap on the bottom of 
the storage compartment.

2. Flip the cut out carpet that is located through the

hole of the storage compartment.

3. Attach the folding wrench into the hoist shaft.

4. Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower

the spare tire to the ground. Continue turning the
wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from
under the vehicle.