Removing The Spare Tire And Tools - GMC 2008 Sierra 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools

A. Wing Nut Retaining
Wheel Blocks
B. Wheel Blocks
C. Retaining Bolt
D. Jack
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E. Knob
F. Tool Kit and Jack Tools
G. Retaining Bracket
and Wing Nut
The equipment you will need is located under the
passenger side second row seat. The spare tire is
located underneath the vehicle.
1. Pull up the second row seat cushion to access
the jack and tools.
2. Release the jack (D) from its holder by turning
the knob (E) on the jack counterclockwise to
lower the jack head slightly.
3. Remove the wheel blocks (B) and the retaining
bolt (C) by turning the wing nut (A)
counterclockwise.
4. Remove the wing nut (G) used to retain the
storage bag and tools. To remove it, turn it
counterclockwise.
Use the jack handle extensions and the wheel wrench
to remove the underbody-mounted spare tire.