The equipment is under the second row seats, if equipped, or behind the front row seats on regular cab models.
1. Turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head to release the jack from its holder.
2. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise to remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer.
3. Turn the wing nut used to retain the storage bag and tools counterclockwise to remove it.
Use the jack handle extensions and the wheel wrench to remove the underbody-mounted spare tire.
1. Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the spare tire lock (8).
2. Assemble the wheel wrench (7) and the two jack handle extensions (6), as shown.
3. If the vehicle is equipped with a spare tire cable, disconnect the cable from the attachment on the frame by unclipping it from the frame attachment bracket.
4. Insert the hoist end (open end) (10) of the extension through the hole (9) in the rear bumper. Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel wrench. Be sure the hoist end of the extension (10) connects to the hoist shaft. The ribbed square end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire.
5. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle.
6. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle.
7. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle with some slack in the cable to access the tire/wheel retainer. Tilt the retainer and pull it through the center of the wheel along with the cable and spring.
8. Put the spare tire near the flat tire.
9. If equipped with a spare tire cable, remove the cable from the spare tire by passing the clip through the looped end of the cable.
Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the flat tire and raise the vehicle.
