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5. To remove the spare tire from the cable, tilt the

retainer and slip it through the wheel opening.

6. 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.