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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 04:25 PM
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Sorry for the newbie question but I just noticed a plug to the right of the rear license plate. The cover folds down and when I insert the key and turn it, it comes out and is not connected to anything.

I looked in the owners manual and could not find out what it is. I'll probably have a "duh" moment when you tell me.
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 04:27 PM
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Unlocks for your spare tire if I remember right.. it opens up and you use the extension for the jack to unwind it down.
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 04:27 PM
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It is where you put your lug wrench to lower your spare tire.
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 04:28 PM
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Thanks guys!
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 04:28 PM
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yup it's to lower your spare tire. i took that lock out a filled it with grease so it doesn't seize when i need it.
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 04:54 PM
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And I hope you never have to use the thing. It is quite an adventure to change a flat on these monsters. You will .
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ns_redneck
yup it's to lower your spare tire. i took that lock out a filled it with grease so it doesn't seize when i need it.
That's a good idea.
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ns_redneck
yup it's to lower your spare tire. i took that lock out a filled it with grease so it doesn't seize when i need it.
What grease did you use?
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 05:10 PM
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lukas red and tacky. doesn't wash away very easy.
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Wanted33
And I hope you never have to use the thing. It is quite an adventure to change a flat on these monsters. You will .
Lol, all perspective! I thought it was one of the easiest. Took me about ten mins start to finish in a parking lot at midnight.
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