Abstract: A spare tire receptacle for a vehicle includes a receptacle body having a recessed portion and at least one side wall that extends from the recessed portion includes a monolithically formed cross car beam formed therein. The side wall extends to a body portion. A reinforcement structure is attached to the main body. The reinforcement structure includes a plurality of reinforcement members that extend radially from a central position of the recessed portion and a plurality of rib members that interconnect the reinforcement members. The receptacle body and reinforcement structure are formed of differing materials defining a hybrid structure.

Abstract: An apparatus for temporarily retaining a component within a vehicle passenger compartment includes a cable having opposed ends with hooks for attaching the ends of the cable to corresponding attachment points within the vehicle passenger compartment. The cable passes through an opening in the component and a portion of the cable is attached to another of the attachment points, whereby the cable is placed under tension and retains the component in the passenger compartment.