2004 Pontiac Aztek Owner's Manual - Page 380
2004 Pontiac Aztek Manual
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9. To remove the compact spare tire from the cable, tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening. 10. After removing the spare tire, turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up. Do not store a full-size or a flat road tire under the vehicle. See "Storing a Flat (Vehicles without the Sliding Rear Convenience Tray)" and "Storing a Flat (Vehicles with the Sliding Rear Convenience Tray)" later in this section. To continue changing the flat tire see "Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire" later in this section. 5-84 If the spare tire will not lower, the secondary latch may be engaged causing the tire not to lower. Do the following to check the cable: 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is visible. 2. If it's not visible, see "Secondary Latch System" following. If it is visible, first try to tighten the cable by turning the folding wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot over-tighten the cable.