Chevrolet 2005 Express Van Owner's Manual page 308

See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-80
for instructions on storing the spare tire correctly.
CAUTION:
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Before beginning this procedure read all the
instructions. Failure to read and follow the
instructions could damage the hoist assembly
and you and others could get hurt. Read and
follow the instructions listed below.
To release the spare tire from the secondary latch, do
the following:
CAUTION:
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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 the spare.
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1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is
visible.
If the cable is not visible, start this procedure at
Step 6.
2. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until
approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed.