wheel HUMMER H2 2008 Owners Manual

A. Jack Handle
B. Jack Handle
Extensions (2)
C. Wheel WrenchD. Wheel Wrench
Extension
E. Wheel BlocksTo access the jack, remove the cover, unlock it and
then pull the cover off.
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Release the jack by inserting the wheel wrench (A) into
the hole (B) and turn counterclockwise.Before proceeding, be sure to set the wheel blocks at
the appropriate tire as previously shown.
Remove the wheel blocks
from the tool bag. Then lift
the wheel block as
shown to lock it into place.
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Removing the Spare Tire (SUT)
The spare tire is attached to the tire carrier. To remove
the spare tire:
In order to remove the spare tire, you may need
someone to assist you.
1. Open the tire carrier. SeeTailgate/Spare Tire
Carrier on page 2-16for tire carrier operation.
2. Unscrew the wing nut on the back of the tire carrier.3. Pull off the license plate holder from the spare tire.
4. Attach the wheel wrench to the wheel wrench
extender to remove the wheel nuts.
5. Turn the wheel wrench with the wheel wrench
extender counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts.
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6. Remove the three wheel nuts holding the spare tire
onto the tire carrier.
7. Pull off the spare tire and gently lower to the
ground. Set it next to the at tire.
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools (SUV)
Removing the Tools (SUV)
The equipment you need is located under the driver’s
side second row seat. To remove the equipment:
1. Locate the tools by lifting the driver’s side second
row seat up to expose the oor. SeeSplit Folding
Rear Seat on page 1-8for more information.
2. Remove the strap from the seat rail. Then carefully
slide the tool bag out from under the seat rail as
shown.
Take care not to pinch the seat cables or electrical
harness.
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3. Open the tool bag. The following tools needed to
remove the spare tire and at tire are inside the
tool bag:
A. Jack Handle
B. Jack Handle
Extensions (2)
C. Wheel WrenchD. Wheel Wrench
Extension
E. Wheel Blocks (2)Before proceeding, be sure to set the wheel blocks at
the appropriate tire as previously shown. To use
the wheel blocks:
Remove the wheel blocks
from the tool bag. Then,
lift the wheel block as
shown to lock it into place.
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Removing the Jack (SUV)
The jack is stored in the rear cargo area on the
driver side.
1. To access the jack pull on the two latches to
remove the trim cover.2. Insert the wheel wrench into the hole and turn it
counterclockwise to release it.
3. Grasp and lift the jack out of the bracket.
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Removing the Spare Tire (SUV)
The spare tire is attached to the tire carrier. To remove
the spare tire:
In order to remove the spare tire, you may need
someone to assist you.
1. Open the tire carrier. SeeTailgate/Spare Tire
Carrier on page 2-16for tire carrier operation.
2. Unscrew the wing nut on the back of the tire carrier.3. Pull off the license plate holder from the spare tire.
4. Attach the wheel wrench to the wheel wrench
extender to remove the wheel nuts. Turn the
wheel wrench with the wheel wrench extender
counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts.
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5. Remove the three wheel nuts holding the spare tire
onto the tire carrier.
6. Pull off the spare tire and gently lower it to the
ground. Set it next to the at tire.
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
Jack (SUV and SUT)
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. SeeChanging
a Flat Tire on page 5-78for more information.
2. To remove the center
cap, place the at end
of the wheel wrench
in the slot on the wheel
and carefully pry the
center cap out.
3. Attach the wheel wrench to the extender.
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4. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen
the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet.
Now jack the vehicle up.
5. Assemble the jack and tools:Front Flat Tire:Attach the jack handle with the
hook end connected to the hole on the jack. Slide
the wheel wrench onto the jack handle extension.
Rear Flat Tire:Assemble the jack together with the
jack handle and the jack handle extensions.
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6. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack
head to the lifting point.
7.Front Flat Tire:Position the jack under the vehicle
on the front lower control arm behind the at tire.Rear Flat Tire:Place the jack under the curved
rear axle pad. Make sure the jack head is positioned
so that the rear axle pad is resting securely on
the jack head.
{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. Front Flat Tire – Jack
Rear Flat Tire – Jack
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