American Expedition Vehicles JK Rear Bumper/Tire Carrier - Manual (Page 5)

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B. REMOVAL OF THE FACTORY SPARE TIRE CARRIER
NOTE: If you are installing the AEV Rear Bumper ONLY you do not have to remove the factory spare
tire carrier and can proceed to step I (page 14).
1. Remove the vent bezel on the inside of the tailgate to access the connector for the CHMSL (Center
High Mount Stop Lamp). Use a pry tool to remove as shown.
2. Remove the eight bolts that attach the factory spare tire carrier to the tailgate. Reinstall the four
bolts on the right side of the tailgate and SAVE the other four bolts to install the AEV Tire Carrier
Bracket later.
3. Remove the rubber tire bumpers from the Tailgate.
4. If using the AEV CHMSL kit (PART#10404001AA) refer to the instructions at the end of this docu-
ment. NOTE: The stock CHMSL is not compatible with the AEV Tire Carrier.