Jeep Liberty: Spare Tire Removal
Fit the jack handle extension over the drive nut located in the rear cargo area inside the vehicle. Use the lug wrench to rotate the nut counterclockwise until the spare is on the ground with enough slack in the cable to allow you to pull the tire out from under the vehicle.
Lowering/Raising Spare Tire
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with the
jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or
other power tools is not recommended and they can
damage the winch.
When the spare is clear, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable, and pull it through the center of the wheel.
NOTE: Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” under “Tires- General Information” in “Starting And Operating” for information about the compact spare tire, its use, and operation.
Spare Tire Stowage
The spare tire is stowed underneath the rear of the
vehicle and is held in place by a cable winch mechanism. ...
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery
areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle c ...
See also:
Spare Tire Nut Lock (if equipped)
Spare Tire Nut
Lock (if equipped)
A nut lock is used for the spare tire. To unlock the spare tire nut, insert the
ignition key into the lock as far as the key will go and remove the lock with th ...
Tire Size
The following is an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size.
(A) Passenger (P&-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing
system. The letter P as the first chara ...
Laminated glass
This glass is reinforced to help provide
protection against break-ins and
improved sound insulation in the
passenger compartment.
The windshield, laminated panoramic roof and
other windows ...