nycemcee

Hi, can someone please tell me how to remove the spare tire underneath? I know that the tools are underneath the rear seats. There is a jack and a long bar, is that all I need? I tried using the long bar to screw in the back hole when I open the back door. Is it supposed to be clockwise or counter clockwise. Either way I tried, it wouldn't move but I feel it turning. The reason why I am asking is because people have told me that my spare tire is moving a lot and seems loose, so I am trying to tighten it and also I would like to know if I am able to remove the spare tire in case I do get a flat. Thanks a lot for your help.

rwc5s2

Open the rear hatch and look for the slot on the lower right side. That is where the bar with the T shaped end goes to crank up or down the spare.

nycemcee

Thanks, I found the slot. The other end of the T goes in, right? When I put it in, and turn, either way, the tire does not crank up or down. Could there be something wrong or does it take a really long time to come down? Which way do I turn? Clockwise, counterclockwise . . . Thanks.

inanima

The "T" end goes in the slot. Yiou should feel it fit into an opening. The other end goes in the jack handle- there is a hole for it to go in. You turn it counter-clockwise to lower, clockwise to raise. It's on a chain with a metal plate on the end. It's a good idea to lower it and check the air pressure every once in a while anyway.

nycemcee

Thanks, I got it to work. I lowered it and raised it. Pressure is good. It was pretty loose, though. Thanks again.