Installation Procedure
- Install the spare tire carrier to the vehicle.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the spare tire carrier washers and the mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the spare tire carrier mounting bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Install the spare tire to the spare tire carrier.
- Install the spare tire to the spare tire carrier mounting nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the spare tire to the spare tire carrier mounting nuts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).
Important: Close the carrier assembly firmly enough to engage both latches, or the spare tire carrier will rattle when the vehicle is in motion.
- Close the spare tire carrier.