Saab 2006 9-7X User Manual

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9. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench

counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until
the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging
by the cable.

10. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and

carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to push
against the spare while firmly pulling the jack out
from under the spare tire with the other hand.

11. If the spare tire is

hanging from the
cable, insert the socket
end of the extension
connected to the wheel
wrench into the hoist
shaft hole just above
the rear bumper on a
45 degree angle
downward.

12. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower

the spare the rest of the way.

13. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it

through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from
under the vehicle.

Notice: If you drive away before the spare tire or
secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled,
you could damage your vehicle. Always reinstall
this cable before driving your vehicle.
14. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the cable

back up if the cable is hanging under the vehicle.

Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can.
You will not be able to store a spare tire using the hoist
assembly until it has been repaired or replaced.

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