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Jeep 2015 Patriot - Owner Manual User Manual

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CAUTION!

Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem
facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the
spare tire is mounted incorrectly.

WARNING!

To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel
covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp
edges.

NOTE:

The wheel cover is held on the wheel by the

wheel nuts. When reinstalling the original wheel, prop-

erly align the wheel cover to the valve stem, place the

wheel cover onto the wheel, then install the wheel nuts.

6. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
7. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the

wrench while at the end of the handle for increased

leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until

each nut has been tightened twice. Refer to “Torque

Specifications” in this section for the correct lug nut

torque. If you doubt that you have tightened the nuts

correctly, have them checked with a torque wrench by

your authorized dealer or service station.

8. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is

free. Release the parking brake. Reassemble the lug

wrench to the jack assembly and stow it in the spare

tire area. Secure the assembly using the means pro-

vided.

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