2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner's Manual - Page 259

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY 3 11 D040B01CM-AAT Handling the Spare Tire OCM054010 OCM053100L OCM054009 To remove the spare tire 1. Open the tail gate. 2. Remove the mounting bolt cover with a screwdriver or coin. 3. Turn the wheel nut wrench counterclockwise until the spare tire reaches the ground. 4. Pull out the spare tire and remove the retainer from the center of spare tire.