2002 Buick Rendezvous Owner's Manual - Page 329

Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles with the Rear Convenience/Cargo Tray) (Optional) The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle, ahead of the rear bumper. See "Compact Spare Tire" later in this section for more information about the compact spare. 1. Open the storage compartment door of the convenience/cargo tray that is nearest the liftgate and remove the cap on the bottom of the storage compartment. 2. Flip the cut out carpet that is located through the hole of the storage compartment. 3. Remove the extension tube that is attached on the passenger side of the center storage compartment. 4. Insert one end of the extension tube to the hoist shaft and attach the folding wrench to the other end of the tube. 5. 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. Rear Convenience/ Cargo Tray B. Folding Wrench C. Extension Tube D. Storage Compartment Cap Hole E. F. G. H. Hoist Shaft Compact Spare Tire Retainer Hoist Shaft Assembly 5-24