Buick 2005 Terraza - Manual (Page 358)

2. Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower
the compact spare tire to the ground. Continue to
turn the wrench so the compact spare tire can
be pulled out from under the vehicle.
3. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable to remove
the compact spare tire, so it can be pulled up
through the wheel opening.
After removing the compact spare tire, turn the
wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up. You
can not store a full-size tire under the vehicle.
It should be stowed inside the vehicle by the cable
provided. See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools on page 5-74 for more information.
4. Remove the compact spare tire from the cable.
If the compact spare tire will not lower, check under
the vehicle to see if the tire is hanging loose and
the cable end and spring under the wheel plate are
missing. If so, the secondary latch system is engaged.
See Secondary Latch System on page 5-72.
To continue changing the flat tire, see Removing the
Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 5-67.
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