Removal Procedure

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Remove the spare wheel stowage lock cylinder.

Fig 1: Locating Spare Wheel Stowage
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Remove the spare tire from the hoist.

Fig 2: Removing Spare Tire
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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
Remove the spare tire wheel hoist guide retaining clips from the bumper (1).

Fig 3: Removing Spare Tire Wheel Hoist Guide Retaining Clips From Bumper
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Remove the spare wheel hoist shaft guide (2) from the bumper.

Fig 4: Removing Spare Wheel Hoist Shaft Guide From Bumper
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Remove the spare wheel hoist shaft guide from the spare wheel hoist.

Fig 5: Removing Spare Wheel Hoist Shaft Guide From Spare Wheel Hoist
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Remove the bolt.
Remove the hoist from the bracket.

Fig 6: Removing Hoist From The Bracket
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