Buick 2002 Rendezvous - Manual (Page 330)

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6. To remove the spare tire from the cable, tilt the
retainer and slip it through the wheel opening.
7. After removing the spare tire, turn the wrench
clockwise to raise the cable back up.
Do not store a full - size or a flat road tire under the
vehicle. See “Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools”
later in this section.
To continue changing the flat tire see “Removing
the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire” later in
this section.
If the spare tire will not lower, the secondary latch may
be engaged and causing the tire not to lower. Do the
following to check the cable:
1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is visible.
2. If not visible, see “Secondary Latch System” later
in this section.
If visible, first try to tighten the cable by turning
the folding wrench clockwise until you hear two
clicks or feel it skip twice. You can not overtighten
the cable.