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Securing the compact spare tire – Ram Trucks 2015 Cargo Van Commercial - Owner Manual User Manual

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Securing The Compact Spare Tire

1. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form a

T-handle and fit the winch T-handle over the drive

nut. Rotate the nut to the left until the winch mecha-

nism stops turning freely. This will allow enough slack

in the cable to allow you to pull the wheel spacer out

from under the vehicle.

WARNING!

A loose compact spare tire/cover assembly, thrown
forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger
the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the com-
pact spare tire with the cover assembly in the place
provided.

CAUTION!

The winch mechanism is designed for use with the
winch T-handle only. Use of an air wrench or other
power tools is not recommended and can damage the
winch.

2. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form the

spare tire hook, and pull the wheel spacer from under

the vehicle.

3. Turn the compact spare tire so that the valve stem is

down, and place the tire into the compact spare

tire/cover assembly. Slide the wheel spacer through

the center of the wheel and compact spare tire/cover

assembly, so that the two retainer tabs snap out and

engage the compact spare tire cover on the opposite

side.

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