Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you will need is located in the
trunk.
1. If you have a retractable hardtop model, make
sure the hardtop is in the up position.
2. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 113for
more information.
3. If you have a sedan or coupe model, lift the
handle on the spare tire cover. The handle
can hook on the front edge of the trunk’s
weatherstrip to hold the cover out of the way.
If you have a retractable hardtop model,
unlatch the trunk cargo cover so that it is in
the open position. Then remove the cover from
the spare tire.4. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and
remove it. Then remove the compact
spare tire. SeeCompact Spare Tire on
page 403for more information.
5. Remove the wing nut holding the jack
in place.
6. Remove the extension bolt that is clipped to
the jack. You will need this later to store the
at tire.
7. Remove the jack and wheel wrench from the
trunk.
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
All Models (Except GTP
and Retractable Hardtop)
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment
in the passenger compartment of the
vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in the
proper place.
To store the at tire and jack in the compact spare
tire compartment, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 113for
more information.
2. Remove the bolt extension (in the yellow
sleeve) from the jack and remove the
center cap from the wheel.3. Place the jack over the bolt (A) on the oor,
making sure it contacts the bolt as shown,
and thread the jack retainer nut until it
contacts the jack.
4. With the valve stem up, place the tire on the
compartment oor with the rear of the tire
beneath the trim panel. The tire may not lay
completely at.
5. Line up a wheel nut hole with the bolt or
wheel center.
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