How to Install Teraflex HD Aluminum Hinged Tire Carrier (07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK) on your Jeep Wrangler

Installation Instructions:

1. Remove the spare tire using a lug wrench (Figure A).

2. Locate the tailgate hinge on the vehicle body and remove the plastic trim piece using a trim removal tool (Figure B).

3. Locate the tailgate hinge on the tailgate and remove the plastic trim piece using a trim removal tool (Figure C).

4. Remove the four bolts holding the third brake light in place using a T20 torx driver (Figure D).

5. Unplug the light connector (Figure E).

6. Remove the eight bolts holding the tire mount in place using a 13mm socket wrench (Figure F).

7. Place a spacer or wood block under the tailgate to maintain alignment and support (Figure G).

8. Remove the four tailgate hinge bolts using a 13mm socket wrench and the six body bolts using a T50 torx driver (provided) (Figure H).

9. Move the TeraFlex HD aluminum tire carrier into place and thread the two T50 body bolts into place using a T50 torx driver (provided) (Figure I).

10. Open the tailgate carrier and insert the remaining four T50 bolts. Torque to 19 ft. lbs. (Figure J).

11. Thread the four M8 bolts (provided) into place (Figure K).

12. Torque to 15 ft. lbs. using a 12mm socket wrench.

13. If remounting original tire carrier, reuse eight factory bolts to re-install carrier and torque to 15 ft. lbs.

14. If mounting TeraFlex HD Adjustable Spare Tire Mount (not included), follow instructions for that product (Figure L).

15. Ensure tailgate opens and closes properly without misalignment.

Installation Instructions Written by ExtremeTerrain Customer J. Sandlin 11/14/2018