Spare Tire Carrier Replacement

Spare Tire Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Unlatch and open the spare tire carrier swing arm.





2. Remove the spare tire stowage cover nut (1).
3. Remove the spare tire cover (2).





4. Remove the spare tire mounting nuts.
5. Remove the spare tire from the spare tire carrier.





6. Remove the spare tire carrier assembly, perform the following steps:
1. Disconnect the license plate lamp harness electrical connector.
2. Remove the spare tire carrier bolts.
3. Remove the spare tire carrier assembly.

Disassembly Procedure

Important: The following components of the spare tire carrier can be replaced, license plate lamp harness, carrier swing arm, hinge, striker/sleeve, and latch mechanism and housing. Refer to the following information for the disassembly of the spare tire carrier. These components can either be disassembled on the vehicle or on a work bench.





1. Remove the license plate lamp screws.





2. Remove the license plate lamp harness from the clips on the carrier.
3. Remove the harness.





4. Remove the spare tire carrier swing arm from the hinge.





5. Remove the striker bolt and sleeve.





6. Remove the latch mechanism bolts, nuts, and spacers.
7. Remove the latch mechanism.
8. Remove the latch mechanism isolator bolts.
9. Remove the latch mechanism isolator.