Saab 2006 9-7X, Owner'S Manual

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1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate/Liftglass on
page 2-13 for more information.
2. Attach the wheel wrench (A) to the extension (C).
3. Insert the socket end
of the extension (C) on
a 45 degree angle
downward into the hoist
drive shaft hole. It is
exposed when the rear
gate is open and is just
above the rear bumper.
Be sure the socket end of the extension (C)
connects to the hoist shaft.
4. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower
the spare tire. Keep turning the wheel wrench until
the spare tire can be pulled out from under the
vehicle.
If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the
secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to
lower. See Secondary Latch System on page 5-83
for more information.
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