Spare Tire Carrier: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Open liftgate, lower and remove the spare tire from the winch assembly.
2. Raise vehicle on a hoist.

Deflector Assembly:

3. Remove the deflector assembly.

Spare Tire Support Assembly:

4. Remove the spare tire support assembly.

Winch Assembly:

5. Remove the spare tire winch assembly.

INSTALLATION
1. Install spare tire winch assembly and torque the bolts to 28 Nm (250 In. Lbs.).

Spare Tire Support Assembly:

2. Install spare tire support assembly and torque the bolts closest to the winch to 28 Nm (250 In. Lbs.). Torque the two remaining bolts to 4 Nm (35 In. Lbs.).
3. Install the deflector assembly and torque the bolts closest to the winch to 28 Nm (250 In. Lbs.). Torque the two remaining bolts to 4 Nm (35 In. Lbs.).
4. Install the spare tire on winch and hoist it to proper position.