2003 Pontiac Aztek Owner's Manual - Page 380

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. PUSH & PULL 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. 8. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If the tire moves, use the folding wrench to tighten the cable. Put back all tools as tney were storea in rne jacK siorage compartment and put the compartment cover back on. To put the cover back on, slip the tabs on the bottom o the cover into the bottom of the cover opening. Push f the caver I!? p!are and push down the tab on the top of the cover so that it rests in the groove. This secures the cover in place. 5-85