GM None Pontiac Aztek - Manual (Page 379)

A. Sliding Rear
Convenience Tray
B. Storage
Compartment
Cap Hole
C. Folding Wrench
D. Extension Tube
E. Retainer
F. Compact Spare Tire
G. Spring
H. Hoist Shaft
Assembly
I. Hoist Shaft
1. Push the release lever located in front of the handle
of the sliding rear tray to release the pin from the
floor track assembly.
2. Pull the sliding rear tray toward you without
lifting it up.
3. You will hear a click when the sliding rear tray is
locked into the extended position. This is where
the sliding rear tray needs to be in order to be able
to remove the compact spare tire.
4. Open the driver’s side storage compartment door of
the sliding rear tray.
5. Remove the cap on the bottom of the storage
compartment and flip the carpet cut out, to
expose the hoist shaft.
6. Remove the extension tube that is attached at the
front of the storage compartment.
7. Insert one end of the extension tube to the hoist
shaft and attach the folding wrench to the other
end of the extension tube.
8. 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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