Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Open the trunk. See Trunk .
2. Lift the load floor.

A. Retainer Nut
B. Tool Bag Tether
C. Tool Bag
D. Spare Tire
3. Turn the retainer nut (A) counterclockwise to remove it. Then remove the tool bag tether (B) from the stow rod, the tool bag (C) containing the wheel wrench and wheel blocks, and the spare tire (D).
4. Remove the jack, jack handle extension, and two-piece wrench, if equipped.

A. Hex Head Jack
B. Jack Handle Extension
C. Coin/Pierce Jack
D. Two-Piece Wrench
This vehicle may have one of the following: A coin/pierce jack (C), a jack handle extension (B), and a two-piece wrench (D), or a hex head jack (A) and two-piece wrench (D).
See also:
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CHECK CD: If this message appears on the
display and/or the CD ejects, it could be for one of
the following reasons:
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normal, the CD should pla ...
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Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
CAUTION:
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do,
it may severely weaken them. In a crash,
they might not be able to provide adequate
protection. Clean safety bel ...
