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Your Liberty VW Routan has a unique storage location for the spare tire when compared to its original equipment counterpart. The spare tire is now located in the rear of the cabin, on the drivers’ side of the vehicle.
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 Owner’s Manual with the exceptions addressed below.
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4.1 Spare Tire Removal
- To access the tire, remove the vinyl cover. The vinyl cover can be removed by first unzipping the zipper to allow access to securing locknut inside.
- Use the provided T-wrench to unscrew the nut from the mount. With the nut removed the tire and the vinyl cover can be separated and removed from the vehicle.
- Remove the jack cover and the jack as outlined in the Dodge Owner’s Manual.
- Continue the spare tire replacement as outlined in the Dodge Owner’s Manual supplied with your vehicle.
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4.2 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.
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WHEN CLEANING CONVERSION, NO HARSH CHEMICALS SHOULD BE USED
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4.3 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.
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