lock CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2007 2.G Owners Manual

Front Tire Flat:If the at tire is on a front tire
of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack
handle and only one jack handle extension.Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle
extension. Attach the jack handle to the
jack (A). Position the jack on the frame behind
the at tire near the front body mount as
shown. 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
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Rear Tire Flat:If the at tire is on a rear tire
of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack
handle (B) and both jack handle extensions (C).Attach the wheel wrench (D) to the jack handle
extensions (C). Attach the jack handle (B) to
the jack (A). Use the jacking pad provided on
the rear axle. Turn the wheel wrench (D)
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.
4. Remove all the
wheel nuts.
5. Take off the at tire.
Rear Position
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9. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use
the wheel wrench to tighten the wheel nuts
until the wheel is held against the hub.
10. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to
lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely.
{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 specication. See
Capacities and Specifications on page 556
for wheel nut torque specication.Notice:Improperly tightened wheel nuts can
lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage.
To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly
tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence
and to the proper torque specication. See
Capacities and Specifications on page 556for
the wheel nut torque specication.
11. Tighten the nuts
rmly in a crisscross
sequence as
shown by turning
the wheel wrench
clockwise.
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To release the spare tire from the secondary latch,
do the following:
1. Check under the
vehicle to see if the
cable end is visible.
If the cable is not
visible, proceed to
Step 6.
2. If it is visible, rst try to tighten the cable by
turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you
hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You
cannot overtighten the cable.
3. Loosen the cable by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise three or four turns.4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If
the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue
with Step 5 ofRemoving the Spare Tire
and Tools on page 518.
5. If the spare tire does not lower, turn the wheel
wrench counterclockwise until approximately
6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed.
6. Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends,
with the backs facing each other.
7. Place the bottom
edge of the jack (A)
on the wheel
blocks (B),
separating them so
that the jack is
balanced securely.
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8. Attach the jack handle, extension, and wheel
wrench to the jack and place it (with the
wheel blocks) under the vehicle toward the
front of the rear bumper.9. Position the center lift point of the jack under
the center of the spare tire.
10. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the
jack until it lifts the end tting.
11. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire
stops moving upward and is held rmly in
place so that the secondary latch has released
and the spare tire is balancing on the jack.
12. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack
until the spare tire slides off the jack or
is hanging by the cable.
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{CAUTION:
Someone standing too close during the
procedure could be injured by the jack. If
the spare tire does not slide off the jack
completely, make sure no one is behind
you or on either side of you as you pull
the jack out from under the spare.
13. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and
carefully remove the jack with the other hand.
14. Use one hand to push against the spare while
rmly pulling the jack out from under the
spare tire with the other hand. If the spare tire
is hanging from the cable, insert the hoist
end of the extension, and wheel wrench into
the hoist shaft hole in the bumper and
turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to
lower the spare tire the rest of the way.15. Tilt the tire retainer
at the end of the
cable and pull
it through the wheel
opening. Pull the
tire out from
under the vehicle.
16. Turn the wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole
in the bumper clockwise to raise the cable
back up if the cable is hanging under
the vehicle.
Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as
you can. You will not be able to store a spare or
at tire using the hoist assembly until it has
been replaced.
To continue changing the at tire, seeRemoving
the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on
page 522.
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment
in the passenger compartment of the
vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in the
proper place.
Notice:Storing an aluminum wheel with a
at tire under your vehicle for an extended
period of time or with the valve stem pointing
up may damage the wheel. Always stow
the wheel with the valve stem pointing down
and have the wheel/tire repaired as soon
as possible.
Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the
spare tire carrier. Refer to the following graphics
and instructions to help you:A. Spare Tire/Flat
Tire (Valve Stem
Pointed Down)
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Hoist Cable
D. Tire Retainer
E. Hoist ShaftF. Hoist End of
Extension Tool
G. Hoist Shaft
Access Hole
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack Handle Extension
J. Spare Tire Lock
1. Put the tire (A) on the ground at the rear of
the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down,
and to the rear.
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2. Tilt the tire
retainer (D)
downward and
through the wheel
opening. Make
sure the retainer is
fully seated
across the underside
of the wheel.
3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (I)
and wheel wrench (H) as shown.4. Insert the open end
of the extension (F)
through the hole
in the rear
bumper (G) (hoist
shaft access hole).
5. Raise the tire part way 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. You cannot overtighten the cable.
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7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push,
pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the
tire moves, use the wheel wrench to tighten
the cable.
8. Reinstall the spare tire lock.
9. Close the hoist shaft access cover.To store the tools, follow these steps:
1. Return the tools to the tool bag and place it
back in the top-box storage unit.
2. Assemble the wheel blocks and jack together
with the wing nut by reversing Step 2 under
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on
page 518.
3. Replace the jack cover and tighten the
jack-cover wing nuts.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected
from short circuits by a combination of fuses,
circuit breakers and fusible thermal links.
This greatly reduces the chance of res caused by
electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new
one of the identical size and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t
have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the
same amperage. Just pick some feature of your
vehicle that you can get along without — like
the radio or cigarette lighter — and use its fuse,
if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon
as you can.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse block access door
is located on the driver’s side edge of the
instrument panel.
Fuses Usage
LT DRDriver’s Side Power Window
Circuit Breaker
REAR SEAT Rear Seats
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