Jeep Wrangler: JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING / Jack Location
The jack and lug wrench are located in the rear
cargo area. To remove jack and tools proceed
as follows:
- Lift the load floor in the cargo area.
Load Floor
NOTE:
The load floor can be removed for easier access
by pulling the load floor directly rearward.
- Remove the hardware storage cover by
pinching the latch on the left side and
pulling upward.
Hardware Storage Cover Latch
- Turn the plastic wing nut counterclockwise
to loosen the jack from the storage bin.
Plastic Wing Nut Location
- Remove tool kit and assemble tools.
Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of
the vehicle close to moving traffic...
To remove the spare tire from the carrier,
remove the tire cover, if equipped.
Remove the Rear Camera Cover by turning
the lock bolt counterclockwise with the
#T40 torx head driver and ratchet from the
supplied tool kit...
Other information:
Open the header latch inside the vehicle,
and the three L-shaped locks on each
panel.
Set the right side panel on the windshield
frame with the locating pin in the front
receiver mounting hole followed by the left
side panel, making sure there is no
overhang...
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement
to pass an inspection of your vehicle's
emissions control system. Failure to pass could
prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an
Inspection
and Maintenance (I/M), this check
verifies the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) is functioning and is not on
when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing...