Removing the Spare Tire and Tools

To access the spare tire and tools:

1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate .

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2. Press on the bottom of the handle assembly to unlatch it and lift up on the handle.

The prop rod locks into place when open.

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3. Remove the spare tire cover.

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4. Remove the nut retaining the spare tire.
5. Remove the spare tire and place it next to the tire being changed.

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6. Remove the wing nut (D).
7. Remove the extension (A), jack (B) and wheel wrench (C) and place them near the tire being changed.

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