Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you will need is located in the trunk.

1. Open the trunk. See Trunk.
2. Turn the center retainer counterclockwise to remove it.
3. Lift and remove the compact spare tire cover.

4. Turn the retainer that secures the jack and wheel wrench counterclockwise and remove the washer.
5. Remove the jack container with the jack and the wheel wrench.
6. Remove the spare tire from the vehicle. See Compact Spare Tire.

The tools you will be using include the jack (A) and the wheel wrench (B).
See also:
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StabiliTrak® System
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