HUMMER H2 2009 Owners Manual

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 Wrench
D. Wheel Wrench
ExtensionBefore proceeding, be sure to set the wheel blocks at
the appropriate tire as previously shown. To use
the wheel blocks:
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.
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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.
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.
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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.5. Remove the 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.
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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 5-80for 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.4. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen
the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet.
Now jack the vehicle up.
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5. Assemble the jack and tools:
Assemble the jack together with the jack handle
and the jack handle extensions, as shown above.
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.
Front Flat Tire – Jack
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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.
{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.
8. 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 Flat Tire – Jack
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9. Remove all the wheel
nuts and take off the
at tire.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is
fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after
time. The wheel could come off and cause an
accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust
or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the
vehicle. In an emergency, use a cloth or a paper
towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire
brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-80.10. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces
and spare wheel.
{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because
the nuts might come loose. The vehicle’s wheel
could fall off, causing a crash.
11. Install the spare tire.
12. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of
the nuts toward the wheel.
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13. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use the
wheel wrench to tighten the nuts by turning it
clockwise until the wheel is held against the hub.
You will not be tightening the nuts fully yet.
14. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Then lower the jack completely.
{CAUTION:
Incorrect or improperly tightened wheel nuts can
cause the wheel to come loose and even come
off. This could lead to a crash. If you have to
replace them, be sure to get new 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 5-117
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. SeeCapacities and
Specifications on page 5-117for the wheel nut
torque specication.
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15. Tighten the nuts
rmly in a crisscross
sequence as shown
by turning the wheel
wrench with the wheel
wrench extender
clockwise.
16. When you install the wheel and tire, you must also
reinstall the center cap. Place the cap on the wheel
and tap it into place until it sits ush with the wheel.Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools (SUT)
Storing the Flat or Spare Tire
Use the following art and text to help you store the
spare or at tire back into its proper location when you
are done.
To store the at or spare tire on the tire carrier:
1. Close the tire carrier. SeeTailgate/Spare Tire
Carrier on page 2-16for tire carrier operation.
2. Place the at or spare tire onto the tire carrier with
the outside of the wheel facing you.
3. Reinstall the wheel nuts holding the spare or at
tire to the tire carrier. Tighten the nuts by hand.
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4. Use the wheel wrench and the wheel wrench
extension to tighten the nuts rmly. Try to move the
tire back and forth slightly to be sure it is secure.
5. Slide the license plate holder onto the spare or at
tire. Secure it from the back of the tire carrier with
the wing nut.
If you choose not to reinstall the spare or at tire on
the vehicle, you will still need to reinstall the
license plate holder on the spare tire carrier.
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