2002 Buick Rendezvous Owner's Manual - Page 327

Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles without the Rear Convenience/Cargo Tray) The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle, ahead of the rear bumper. Use the spare tire hoist to raise, lower and store the compact spare tire. See "Compact Spare Tire" later in this section for more information about the compact spare. 1. Flip the rear cargo area carpet cut out to expose the hoist shaft. 2. Attach the folding wrench into the hoist shaft. 3. 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. A. Hoist Shaft B. Folding Wrench C. Hoist Assembly D. Retainer E. Compact Spare Tire 4. To remove the spare tire from the cable, tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening. 5-22