The jack, wheel wrench, and spare tire are stowed in the rear of the vehicle, underneath the floor of the cargo area. To remove the spare tire and tools:

1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate for more information.



2. Remove the cargo cover.



3. Turn the retainer counterclockwise to remove the tire cover.
4. Remove the tire cover.
5. Remove the spare tire by placing your hands at the four and eight o'clock positions. Gently pull it up and out of the trunk. See Compact Spare Tire .
6. Remove the wing nut that holds the jack. Then remove the jack, wheel wrench, and flat tire strap.

The tools needed are the jack (A) and wheel wrench (B).

Turn the plastic wheel nut counterclockwise to loosen the wheel wrench from the jack.

Press the button and then pull on the end of the wheel wrench to extend the handle.