Installation Procedure
- Install the spare tire carrier to the vehicle. Perform the following steps:
- Position the spare tire carrier to the rear bumper.
- Loose install the carrier bolts. Refer to Service Alignment Procedure .
- Connect the license plate lamp harness electrical connector.
- Install the spare tire to the spare tire carrier.
- Install the spare tire mounting nuts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).
- Install the spare tire cover (2).
- Install the spare tire stowage cover nut (1) until snug.
- Close and ensure that the spare tire carrier is latched.