Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles with
the Rear Convenience Center)
The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle,
ahead of the rear bumper. See Compact Spare Tire on
page 5-77 for more information about the compact
spare.
A. Rear Convenience
Center
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 center 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.
5-63
2003 - Rendezvous OM