What is the key hole to the right of the License plate in the back?

[Stic-o]

Spare tire access lock

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[DHare]

I might have missed this in the manual and a search came up blank.

I've got the trailer package and I assume it's related to this but there's key hole to the right of the license plate.

What's this for??

Use your key to remove the plug and you insert the jack handle to winch down your spare tire.

 

[gfitzge2]

I might have missed this in the manual and a search came up blank.

I've got the trailer package and I assume it's related to this but there's key hole to the right of the license plate.

What's this for??

Access to your spare tire.

 

[kieefer]

Great, THANK YOU.

That makes sense. Cheers!

 

[cfhgarza]

I know this is an old thread but anyone know if these are "keyed"? I left mine sitting on the bumper and I drove off. Can I just order one online have it work or will I need it rekeyed?

 

[ShawnYZ250F]

Since this thread came up I'll pass along something I did. Used the spare tire system to drop and flip over the spare so I could check the tire pressure easier. You guessed it, it was low and I had just taken delivery.

 

[HenryMac]

Since this thread came up I'll pass along something I did. Used the spare tire system to drop and flip over the spare so I could check the tire pressure easier. You guessed it, it was low and I had just taken delivery.

Yep..

 

[cfhgarza]

For anyone wondering, they lock is "keyed" this is how my replacement came. Time to watch some YouTube tutorials I guess.

 

[Ace Holliday]

For anyone wondering, they lock is "keyed" this is how my replacement came. Time to watch some YouTube tutorials I guess.

Note to self: Do not leave spare wheel lock on the bumper and drive away.

 

[aeroshots]

Spare tire access lock

Cool beans. I was thinking it was the infamous tailgate lock.

 

[Fawnbuster]

Remote start! ???

 

[IdahoRanger]

Damper lock!

Since my lock is in place I'm still waiting for AzScorpion to send the damper.

 

[AzScorpion]

Damper lock!

Since my lock is in place I'm still waiting for AZScorpion to send the damper.

Call me at your earliest convenience. 555-867-5309 ask for Tommy, that's my alias. ?

 

[SafetyDan]

You guys got my curiosity up, so I went down to my truck and checked it out. It actually is a lock. You insert your key and turn it to remove a plug that fills the access hole. Then you insert the jack handle at an angle towards the center line of the truck to reach the lowering crank. If you shine your light in the hole, you'll see a whitish plastic funnel to guide the handle to the connecting point since it is at a sharp angle.

I am really glad this came up, I did not realize that there was a lock back there. Additionally I had never used the valet key in my remote, glad to know it worked to remove this.

 

[Whiskeybilt]

Since this thread came up I'll pass along something I did. Used the spare tire system to drop and flip over the spare so I could check the tire pressure easier. You guessed it, it was low and I had just taken delivery.

Thank you for this.

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