2007 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 292

In case of emergency 9-3 the "Temporary spare tire" section in this chapter for instructions and precautions. Removing the spare tire 1. Take the wheel nut wrench and extension out of the tool bag. Refer to the "Maintenance tools" section in this chapter. 900204 900206 4. Remove the cap. 5. Locate the hex-headed hoist shaft end inside the hole. 900202 7. Fit the wheel nut wrench onto the extension. 8. Turn the hoist shaft end counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench until the temporary spare tire is on the ground with enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under the vehicle. 2. Remove the subfloor storage lid in the cargo area. 3. Take out the jack. 900205 Be sure to remove (not simply keep it open) the subfloor storage lid before turning the wheel nut wrench, otherwise the lid may be damaged. 6. Fit the extension onto the hex-headed hoist shaft end. - CONTINUED -