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* [RE12200( F )01/89] 4. Lower spare tire, swing the channel to the
rear and remove the lug wrench from the
channel tube.
* [RE12300( F )04/89] 5. Remove the wheel retainer from the center
bolt. If necessary, use the tapered end of the
wrench inserted in the retainer for more
leverage.
* [RE12400( F )01/89] 6. Remove the spare tire from the channel
assembly.
* [RE12500( F )05/95] RWARNING
Never allow any part of your body to
extend under the channel with mounted
spare tire during removal or installation.
* [RE12600( F )01/89] To stow the spare tire:
* [RE12700( F )01/89] 1. Position the spare tire so it is balanced on
the channel assembly.
* [RE12800( F )01/89] 2. Screw the retainer on the center bolt and
tighten until the wheel is secured to the
channel.
* [RE12900( F )01/89] 3. Put the tapered end of the lug nut wrench
into the channel assembly tube and lift and
line up the channel and eyebolt, so the
shoulder of the eyebolt is pushed all the way
into the slot.
* [RE13000( F )01/89] 4. Tighten the eyebolt with the tapered end of
the wrench until the spare tire cannot be
moved by hand pressure. Adjustment of the
driver side channel ball end bolt is not
required when stowing an original
equipment size wheel and tire.
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Update:Thu May 9 15:24:41 1996