GM None Pontiac Aztek - Manual (Page 394)

Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
1. Lay the compact spare tire on the ground at the
rear of the vehicle. Position the compact spare
tire so the valve stem is pointed down facing the
rear of the vehicle.
2. Lower the cable to the ground. See “Removing the
Spare Tire without the Sliding Rear Convenience
Tray” or “Removing the Spare Tire with the Sliding
Rear Convenience Tray” earlier in this section.
3. Tilt the retainer downward and slip it through the
center hole of the spare tire.
Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the
underside of the wheel.
4. Attach the folding wrench to the hoist shaft.
Use the extension tube if you have the sliding rear
convenience tray.
5. Turn the folding wrench clockwise to lift the
spare tire.
For all-wheel-drive vehicles, when the tire reaches
the stabilizer bar, move the tire over the bar,
then continue to turn the folding wrench clockwise
to lift the spare tire.
6. When the tire is almost in the stored position, turn
the tire so the valve stem is towards the rear of the
vehicle.
This will help when you check and maintain tire
pressure in the spare.
7. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle. Continue turning the folding wrench until
you feel more than two clicks. This indicates that the
compact spare tire is secure and the cable is
tight. The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened.
A. Push and Pull
B. Turn Tire
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