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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
R
EMOVING
T
HE
S
PARE
T
IRE
1. Remove the spare tire before attempting to
jack up the truck. Attach the lug wrench to
the extension tubes with the curved angle
facing away from the vehicle.
2. Remove the protective cover over the
access hole for the winch mechanism by
sliding the cover upward.
Access Hole Cover Location
3. Insert the extension tube through the
access hole between the lower tailgate and
the top of the fascia/bumper and into the
winch mechanism tube.
Winch Mechanism Tube
Inserting The Extension Tubes Into The Access Hole
4. Rotate the lug wrench handle counter
-
clockwise until the spare tire is on the
ground with enough cable slack to allow you
to pull it out from under the vehicle.
Rotating The Lug Wrench Handle
WARNING!
After using the jack and tools, always reinstall
them in the original carrier and location.
While driving you may experience abrupt
stopping, rapid acceleration or sharp turns. A
loose jack, tools, bracket or other objects in
the vehicle may move around with force,
resulting in serious injury.
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