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2. Release the jack (E) from the mounting bracket (G)
by turning the knob (B) on the jack counterclockwise
to lower the jack head (F) from the mounting
bracket.
3. Remove the wheel blocks (A) attached to the
jack (E) by turning the wing nut (C)
counterclockwise. Place the wheel blocks where
needed as indicated in the previous Caution.
The tools for changing a ¯at tire are located in the
passenger's side Top-Box Storage unit.
To remove the tools, do the following:
1. Open the top door on the passenger's side Top-Box
Storage Box. Use the ignition/door key to unlock it if
it is locked. See
Top-Box Storage on page 2-71for more information on the Top-Box Storage unit.
2. Remove the black pouch from the Top-Box.
You now have all of the tools you will need to lower
the spare tire and change a ¯at.
You'll use the jack handle extensions and the wheel
wrench to remove the underbody-mounted spare tire.Top-Box Storage (Passenger Side)
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A. Spare Tire
(Valve Stem
Pointed Down)
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Hoist Cable
D. Tire Retainer
E. Hoist Shaft
F. Hoist End of
Extension ToolG. Hoist Shaft
Access Hole
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack Handle
Extensions
J. Hoist Lock
(If Equipped)Follow these instructions to lower the spare tire:
1. If your vehicle is equipped with a hoist lock (J),
open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper
and use the ignition key to remove the lock.
2. Assemble the wheel wrench (H) and the two jack
handle extensions (I) as shown.
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3. Insert the hoist end
(open end) (F) of the
extension through
the hole (G) in the rear
bumper.
Be sure the hoist end of the extension connects to
the hoist shaft (E). The ribbed square end of the
extension is used to lower the spare tire.4. Turn the wheel wrench (H) counterclockwise to
lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to
turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be
pulled out from under the vehicle.
If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the
secondary latch is engaged causing the tire
not to lower. See ªSecondary Latch Systemº later in
this section.
5. The wheel wrench has
a hook that allows you
to pull the hoist
cable toward you to
assist in reaching
the spare tire.
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6. When the tire has been
lowered, tilt the
retainer (D) at the end
of the cable so it
can be pulled up
through the wheel
opening.
7. Put the spare tire near the ¯at tire.Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire
Use the following pictures and instructions to remove
the ¯at tire and raise the vehicle.
The tools you'll be using include the bottle jack (A), the
wheel blocks (B), the jack handle (C), the jack handle
extensions (D), and the wheel wrench (E).
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1. Remove the center cap by placing the chisel end of
the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and
gently prying the cap out.2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts.
Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen
the wheel nuts. Don't remove the wheel nuts yet.
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Front Tire Flat:If the ¯at tire is on a front tire of
the vehicle, you'll need to use the jack handle (C)
and only one jack handle extension (D). Attach
the wheel wrench to the jack handle extension.
Attach the jack handle to the jack. Position the jack
on the frame behind the ¯at tire where the frame
sections overlap. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise
to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough
off the ground so there is enough room for the spare
tire to clear the ground.Rear Tire Flat:If the ¯at
tire is on a rear tire of the
vehicle, you'll need to
use the jack handle (C)
and both jack handle
extensions (D). Attach the
wheel wrench to the
jack handle extensions.
Attach the jack handle to
the jack. Use the
jacking pad provided on
the rear axle.
Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the
vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground
so there is enough room for the spare tire to
clear the ground. Front Position
Rear Position
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6. After mounting the
spare, put the wheel
nuts back on with the
rounded end of the nuts
toward the wheel.
Tighten each wheel nut
by hand. Then use the
wheel wrench to tighten
the wheel nuts until the
wheel is held against
the hub.
7. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower
the vehicle. Lower the jack completely.
8. Tighten the nuts ®rmly
in a crisscross
sequence as shown by
turning the wheel
wrench clockwise.
{CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose
and even come off. This could lead to an
accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel
nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to
get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the
proper torque speci®cation. See ªCapacities
and Speci®cationsº in the Index for wheel nut
torque speci®cation.
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A. Spare Tire
(Valve Stem
Pointed Down)
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Hoist Cable
D. Tire Retainer
E. Hoist Shaft
F. Hoist End of
Extension ToolG. Hoist Shaft
Access Hole
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack Handle
Extensions
J. Hoist Lock
(If Equipped)1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle
with the valve stem pointed down and toward the
rear of the vehicle.
2. Tilt the retainer (D)
downward and through
the wheel opening.
Make sure the retainer
is fully seated across
the underside of
the wheel.
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3. Attach the wheel wrench (H) and extensions (I)
together.4. Insert the hoist end (F)
through the hole (G) in
the rear bumper
and into the hoist
shaft.
5. Raise the tire partway upward. Make sure the
retainer is seated in the wheel opening.
6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise
until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. The
cable cannot be overtightened.
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7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull,
and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If the tire
moves, use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable.
Reinstall the spare tire lock (if equipped).To store the jack and tools, do the following:
1. Return the tools to the tool bag and place it back in
the Top-Box storage area.
2. Assemble the wheel blocks and bottle jack together
with the wing nut by reversing Step 2 under
ªRemoving the Spare Tire and Toolsº earlier in this
section.
3. Replace the jack cover and tighten the jack-cover
wingnuts. Push and Pull (A) Rotate or Turn (B)
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