2009 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 410

408 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Removing The Spare Tire Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack the truck. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack extension tube. Insert the tube through the access hole between the lower tailgate and the top of the bumper and into the winch mechanism tube. Rotate the wheel wrench handle counterclockwise until the spare tire is on the ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle. When the spare is clear, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the center of the wheel. NOTE: Always stow the spare tire with the valve stem facing the ground. Removing the Spare Tire 1 - Lower 2 - Raise It is recommended that you stow the flat or spare to avoid tangling the loose cable.