2004 Buick Rendezvous Owner's Manual - Page 401

Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles without the Rear Convenience Center) The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle, behind the rear bumper. Use the spare tire hoist to raise, lower and store the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-98 for more information about the compact spare. 1. Flip the rear cargo area carpet cut out to expose the hoist shaft. 2. Attach the folding wrench into the hoist shaft. 3. Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue turning the wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. A. B. C. D. E. Hoist Shaft Folding Wrench Hoist Assembly Retainer Compact Spare Tire 4. To remove the spare tire from the cable, tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening. 5-79