Subaru 2009 Tribeca - Manual (Page 301)

the “Temporary spare tire” section in this
chapter for instructions and precautions.
& Removing the spare tire
1. Take the wheel nut wrench and exten-
sion out of the tool bag. Refer to the
“Maintenance tools” section in this chap-
ter.
2. Remove the subfloor storage lid in the
cargo area.
3. Take out the jack.
4. Locate the hex-head hoist shaft end
inside the hole.
5. Fit the extension onto the hex-head
hoist shaft end.
6. Fit the wheel nut wrench onto the
extension.
7. Turn the hoist shaft end counterclock-
wise with the wheel nut wrench until the
temporary spare tire is on the ground with
enough cable slack to allow you to pull it
out from under the vehicle.
CAUTION
. Be sure to remove (not simply
keep it open) the subfloor sto-
rage lid before turning the wheel
nut wrench, otherwise the lid
may be damaged.
. Do not put your fingers into the
center hole of the temporary
spare tire while you pulling it
out, because they might be
pinched in between the wheel
and the retainer.
8. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable
In case of emergency
9-3
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