Buick 2005 manual Compact Spare Tire

The tools you will be using include the jack (A), folding wrench (B), wing nut (C), and J-hook (D).

Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles without a Rear Convenience Center)

The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle, behind the rear bumper. Use the spare tire hoist to raise, lower and store the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-94for more information about the compact spare.

A.	Hoist Shaft	D.	Retainer
B.	Folding Wrench	E.	Compact Spare Tire

C.Hoist Assembly

1.Flip the rear cargo area carpet cut out to expose the hoist shaft.

2.Attach the folding wrench into the hoist shaft.

3.Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue turning the wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle.

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