Secondary Latch System - GMC Yukon XL Denali Owner's Manual

Regular Wheelbase Shown,
Extended Wheelbase Similar.
6. Return the storage tray to its
original stored position.

Secondary Latch System

This vehicle has an
underbody-mounted tire hoist
assembly equipped with a
secondary latch system. It is
designed to stop the spare tire from
suddenly falling off your vehicle. For
the secondary latch to work, the
spare must be installed with the
valve stem pointing down. See
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools under Tire Changing on
page 10 66.
WARNING
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 next.
Vehicle Care
To release the spare tire from the
secondary latch:
1. Check under the vehicle to see if
the cable end is visible. If the
cable is not visible proceed to
Step 6.
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