lock GMC JIMMY 2005 Owners Manual

When you have a at tire, use the following example as a
guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks.
The following information will tell you next how to use
the jack and change a tire.
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The jacking equipment you’ll need is stored along
the driver’s side inner rear quarter panel. In some cases,
you may have to remove the spare tire in order to
reach the jack.The following instructions explain how to remove the
spare tire, depending on where it is mounted on
your vehicle. SeeSpare Tire on page 5-80.
1. Remove your jack cover by pulling up on the
latch(es) on the cover (C). Remove the wheel
blocks (D), jack (G) and wheel wrench (F).
Notice:If you remove or restow a tire from/to the
storage position under the vehicle when it is
supported by a jack, you could damage the tire
and/or your vehicle. Always remove or restow a tire
when the vehicle is on the ground.
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2. Remove the
underbody-mounted
spare by inserting the
chisel end of the wheel
wrench, on an angle,
into the hoist shaft hole
in the rear bumper.
Be sure the chisel end
of the wheel wrench
connects into the
hoist shaft.
3. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower
the spare tire. Keep turning the wheel wrench until
the spare tire has been completely lowered.
4. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it
through the wheel opening.
5. Pull the tire out from under the vehicle.
Notice:If you drive away before the spare tire
cable has been reinstalled, you could damage your
vehicle. Always reinstall this cable before driving
your vehicle.
If you have an inside-mounted spare tire, the tire must be
removed in order to have access to the jack storage.To remove an inside-mounted spare tire, reach into your
tire’s cover and unscrew the wing nut at the center of
the wheel. Remove it and the retainer. Unhook the
tire from the mounting bracket and remove the cover.
To remove a rear-mounted spare tire, rst make
sure that the carrier arm is fully-latched to the tailgate.
Then remove the spare tire cover.
If you have this feature,
the locking wheel nut can
be removed by snapping
the rubber weather
cover off the face of the
lock case.
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Insert the key and pull the
lock case straight off. It is
not necessary to turn
the key.
Put the spare tire near the at tire.
The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and wheel
wrench (B). Your vehicle may also have an optional
hub cap removal tool.
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1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts.
Don’t remove them yet.
2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the
jack lift head.
3. Fit the jack into the appropriate hole nearest
the at tire.A. Front Frame Hole
B. Rear Frame Hole (2-Door) or Spring
Hanger Hole (4-Door)
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{CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you
could be badly injured or killed. Never get under
a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
{CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal
injury and vehicle damage, be sure to t the
jack lift head into the proper location before
raising the vehicle.4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the
ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to
t underneath the wheel well.
5. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the at tire.
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9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise. 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. SeeCapacities
and Specifications on page 5-95for 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. SeeCapacities and
Specifications on page 5-95for the wheel nut torque
specication.
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A. Retainer
B. Valve Stem
(Pointed Down)
C. Spare or Flat Tire
D. Spring
E. Wheel Wrench
F. Lower
G. Raise
H. Hoist Arm
To store the underbody-mounted spare, use the
previous diagram along with the directions below.
1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle,
with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear.
2. Pull the retainer through the wheel.
3. Put the chisel end of the wheel wrench, on an
angle, through the hole in the rear bumper and
into the hoist shaft.
4. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle by turning the wrench clockwise until you
hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. The spare
tire hoist cannot be overtightened.5. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A),
and then try to rotate or turn (B) the tire. If the tire
moves, use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable.
Follow this diagram for the inside-mounted spare.
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A. Spare or Flat Tire
B. Retainer
C. NutD. Wheel Carrier
E. HookA. Wheel Carrier
B. Spare or Flat Tire
C. Wheel Nut and Locking Nut Cylinder
(If Equipped)
6. Reinstall the locking wheel nut using the wheel
wrench. Then push the lock case onto the lug
nut until it stops. The key does not have to
be inserted into the lock. Push the lock case to be
sure it is secured. The special lug nut and lock
case is not intended to be used on any road wheel,
only on the spare wheel carrier. Inside-Mounted Tire Storage
Rear-Mounted Tire Storage
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7. Tighten the nuts on the wheel carrier to 22 to
32 lb ft (30 to 40Y).
{CAUTION:
Make sure the tire and carrier are secure.
Driving with the tire or carrier unlatched could
injure pedestrians or damage the vehicle.
8. Return the jack, wheel wrench and wheel blocks to
the proper location in your vehicle’s rear area.
Secure the items and replace the jack cover.
Use the following diagram as a guide for storing the
jacking equipment.A. Retainer
B. Rubber Band (Some Models)
C. Jack Storage Cover
D. Wheel Blocks
E. Hub Cap Removal Tool (Some Models)
F. Wheel Wrench
G. Jack
H. Jacking Instructions (roll and place instructions
above the jack after it is installed)
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse
block is located at the end
of the instrument panel
on the driver’s side of
the vehicle.
Remove the cover by turning the fastener
counterclockwise. The fuse extractor is provided in the
cover. To reinstall the fuse panel cover, push in and
turn the fastener clockwise.
Fuse Usage
1 Not Used
2Cigarette Lighter, Data Link
Connector
3Cruise Control Module and Switch,
Body Control Module, Heated Seats
4Gauges, Body Control Module,
Instrument Panel Cluster
5Parking Lamps, Power Window
Switch, Body Control Module
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