Dodge 2012 Durango - User Guide - Manual (Page 97)

Spare Tire Removal
1. Remove the jack tools from the bag.
2. Raise the protective rubber mat
covering the storage compartment
floor and remove the plug to access
the winch drive.
3. Fit the jack handle extension over the
drive nut. Use the lug wrench handle
and extension to completely lower the
spare tire. Keep turning the handle
until the winch STOPS.
NOTE: Do not use power tools to operate the winch.
4. Slide the tire out from under the
vehicle and rotate it vertically behind
the rear bumper.
5. Spread the retaining tabs on the
plastic plate and pull the metal
stamping toward you to release it from
the plastic plate.
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