Buick 2002 Rendezvous - Manual (Page 329)

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Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles with the
Rear Convenience/Cargo Tray) (Optional)
The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle,
ahead of the rear bumper. See “Compact Spare Tire”
later in this section for more information about the
compact spare.
A. Rear Convenience/
Cargo Tray
B. Folding Wrench
C. Extension Tube
D. Storage Compartment
Cap Hole
E. Hoist Shaft
F. Compact Spare Tire
G. Retainer
H. Hoist Shaft Assembly
1. Open the storage compartment door of the
convenience/cargo tray that is nearest the
liftgate and remove the cap on the bottom of
the storage compartment.
2. Flip the cut out carpet that is located through the
hole of the storage compartment.
3. Remove the extension tube that is attached on the
passenger side of the center storage compartment.
4. Insert one end of the extension tube to the hoist
shaft and attach the folding wrench to the other end
of the tube.
5. Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower
the spare tire to the ground. Continue turning the
wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from
under the vehicle.