2008 Saab 9-7X Owner's Manual - Page 342

The following instructions explain how to remove the underbody-mounted spare located underneath your vehicle. Notice: If you remove or restow a tire from/to the storage position under the vehicle while it is supported by a jack, you could damage the tire and/or your vehicle. Always remove or restow a tire when the vehicle is on the ground. 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate/Liftglass on page 2-12 for more information. The tools you will be using include the wheel wrench (A), wheel blocks (B), extension(s), (socket end) (C), handle (jack end) (D), and jack (E). A. B. C. D. E. Wheel Wrench Hoist Shaft Extension Retainer Spare or Flat Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Up) 2. Attach the wheel wrench (A) to the extension (C). 3. Insert the socket end of the extension (C) on a 45 degree angle downward into the hoist drive shaft hole. It is exposed when the rear gate is open and is just above the rear bumper. Be sure the socket end of the extension (C) connects to the hoist shaft (B). 5-88