2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 299

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 299 Spare Tire Stowage The spare tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by means of a cable winch mechanism. To remove or stow the spare, use the jack handle to rotate the "spare tire drive" nut. The nut is located under a plastic cover at the centerrear of the cargo floor area, just inside the liftgate opening. Spare Tire Removal Fit the jack handle extension over the drive nut. Use the Lug Wrench to rotate the nut counter clockwise until the spare is on the ground with enough slack in the cable to allow to pull the tire out from under the vehicle. 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 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. 6 Lowering/Raising Spare