How to Remove the Spare Tire of Odyssey?
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Method to remove the spare tire of Odyssey: First, open the trunk and locate the nut securing the spare tire inside the black cover (the spare tire is fixed to the car chassis with a bolt). Place the socket head over the screw in the black hole, then insert the breaker bar through the hole in the middle of the socket head. Rotate the breaker bar counterclockwise, and the spare tire will drop. Finally, pry off the protective panel beneath the spare tire. Below are precautions for using the spare tire: 1. Regularly inspect the spare tire. Inspection mainly includes checking tire pressure, wear, and cracks. Replace the tire as soon as possible before the tread wears down to the wear indicator line. If there are fine cracks on the tire sidewall, avoid long-distance or high-speed driving, as the thinner sidewall is prone to blowouts at high speeds. 2. Do not store oil products with the spare tire. The main component of tires is rubber, which is highly susceptible to erosion by various oil products, leading to swelling and significantly reducing the tire's lifespan. 3. The spare tire has a lifespan of about 4 years. Many car owners mistakenly believe that keeping the spare tire unused in the trunk will prolong its usability, but this is incorrect.
I remember that time when I was driving the Odyssey to a picnic and had to change the flat rear tire. First, open the storage compartment at the bottom of the trunk—there's a complete set of tools: the jack, wrench, and spare tire retainer. After loosening the bolts with the wrench, gently rotate and remove the cover to reveal the spare tire hanging on the steel cable under the car. Slowly turn the wrench to lower the spare tire, being careful not to let it drop on your feet. The whole process is safest on level ground, and don’t forget to check the spare tire’s pressure—unlike my first time when I rushed and skipped this step. After changing it, remember to place the old tire back in its spot, and during regular maintenance, periodically check the tool kit’s completeness to avoid being stranded on the road. The Odyssey’s design is quite convenient—got it done in five minutes!
