Dodge 2008 Dakota, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING!
The jack is designed as a tool for changing tires only.
The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for
service purposes, unless suitable supports are placed
under the vehicle as a safety measure. The vehicle
should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid
icy or slippery areas.
Removing The Spare Tire
Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack the truck.
Attach the wheel wrench to the jack extension tube. Insert
the tube through the access hole in the rear bumper and
into the winch mechanism tube. Rotate the wheel wrench
handle counterclockwise until the spare tire is on the
ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it
out from under the vehicle. When the spare is clear, tilt
the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the
center of the wheel.
Steps for Removing the Spare Tire
•
Remove the jack from the stowage compartment using
the supplied finger-assist tool.
•
Remove the finger-assist tool from jack and set aside
until jack is stowed.
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Assemble the jack tools.
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Locate the tire carrier access hole on the rear bumper.
•
Place assembled jack tool extension rod into the access
hole in the direction of the arrow on the bumper trim.
•
Rotate the tool counterclockwise to release and lower
the spare tire to the ground so that it can be pulled
from under the vehicle.
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