2005 Pontiac Aztek Owner's Manual - Page 358

2. Pull the sliding rear convenience tray toward you without lifting it up. You will hear a click when the sliding rear tray is locked into the extended position. This is where the sliding rear tray needs to be in order to be able to remove the compact spare tire. 3. Open the driver's side storage compartment door of the sliding rear tray. 4. Remove the cap on the bottom of the storage compartment and flip the carpet cut out, to expose the hoist shaft. 5. Remove the extension tube that is attached at the front of the storage compartment. A. Sliding Rear Convenience Tray B. Storage Compartment Cap Hole C. Folding Wrench D. Extension Tube E. F. G. H. Retainer Compact Spare Tire Spring Hoist Shaft Assembly I. Hoist Shaft 6. Insert one end of the extension tube to the hoist shaft and attach the folding wrench to the other end of the extension tube. 7. 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. 1. Push the release lever located in front of the handle of the sliding rear tray to release the pin from the floor track assembly. 5-76