LIBERTY Volkswagen Routan Owner’s Manual

Your Liberty Dodge Grand Caravan has a different storage location for the spare tire then its original equipment counterpart. The spare tire is now located inside the cabin either in the rear on the drivers side of the vehicle or under the footplate in the 7 passenger configuration.

4.1.1 Located at Rear Mount Location

1. In the event that the spare tire is required, follow the procedures laid out in the ‘WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES’ section of the Dodge Owners Manual, except where altered by the instructions provided here.
2. To access the tire, remove the vinyl cover. The vinyl cover can be removed by first unzipping the zipper to allow access to the black knob inside. The knob attaches both the vinyl cover and the tire to the vehicle. Unscrew the knob and remove the tire and the vinyl cover from the tire.
3. Remove the jack cover and the jack as outlined in the Dodge Owners Manual.
4. Continue the spare tire replacement as outlined in the Dodge Owners Manual supplied with your vehicle.

4.1.2 Located Under Footplate

1. In the event that the spare tire is required, follow the procedures laid out in the ‘WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES’ section of the Dodge Owners Manual, except where altered by the instructions provided here.
2. To access the tire, the footplate must be removed.
3. Unscrew the two black knobs that fasten the footplate to the vehicle.
4. Lift the footplate out from the fibreglass floor to expose the spare tire.
5. Remove the spare tire and continue the spare tire replacement as outlined in the Dodge Owners Manual supplied with your vehicle.

4.2 Footplate Installation

1. Take the provided threaded rod and L-track mount and install them into the vehicle as shown. The L-track mount should be positioned with the threaded rod at the 13th hole from the front of the track (approximately 13” from the front of the floor).
2. Install the second threaded rod assembly on the opposite side in the same position as the one in the previous step.
3. Place the spare tire on the fibreglass floor with the crown of the rim facing upwards and the tires’ tread in contact with the front wall of the fibreglass floor.
4. Place the footplate assembly on top of the spare tire. The two threaded rods should pass through the holes in the footplate and the small disk on the bottom of the footplate should rest in the crown of the spare tire.
5. Fasten the footplate by installing the two 3-armed knobs onto the exposed threaded rods.
6. Photo of completed installation in vehicle.

4.3 Slope Adapter Removal (if equipped)

1. To remove the optional slope adapter, use the supplied wrench to unscrew the single, centrally located, attaching bolt. The wrench can be found in the pouch of the vinyl spare tie cover.
2. Lift the slope adapter out of the vehicle after unscrewing the single attaching bolt.
3. Attached to the underside of the slope adapter is a shorter bolt with a rubber washer. Remove this bolt from the slope adapter and place it in the floor to seal the hole that was exposed after removing the longer slope adapter mounting bolt.
4. The longer slope adapter mounting bolt can now be attached to the underside of the slope adapter where the short bolt was located. The long mounting bolt can remain there until the slope adapter is reinstalled.
5. To reinstall the slope adapter, reverse the process of its removal.

4.4 Routine Maintenance

Routine inspection for obvious signs of damage is all that is required to ensure the safe operation and long life of your conversion. The Liberty Motor Company conversion is designed to be maintenance free for the life of the vehicle

4.5 Towing

Due to the lowered floor design of the Liberty Motor Company wheelchair accessible conversion, there is an increased risk of damage to the rear of the vehicle as a result of towing. In the event that your vehicle requires a tow, it is recommended that a flatbed tow truck be used.