Chevrolet 2003 Blazer Owner's Manual page 330

The following instructions explain how to remove the
spare tire, depending on where it
is
mounted on
your vehicle. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-78 or
Spare Tire
on
page 5-78 for more information about
the spare.
1. To remove your jack
cover, pull up on the
latch(es) on the
cover. Remove the
wheel blocks, jack and
wheel wrench.
2. To remove the
underbody-mounted
spare, insert the chisel
end of the wheel
wrench, on an angle,
into the hoist shaft hoie
in the rear bumper.
Be sure the chisel end
of the wheel wrench
connects into the
hoist shaft.
.
. . .
.
" .
3. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower
the spare tire. Keep turning the wheel wrench until
the spare tire has been completely lowered. Tilt
the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it
through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from
under the vehicle.
Notice; Never remove or restow a tire from/to a Notice: To help avoid vehicle damage, do not drive
stowage position under the vehicle while the vehicle the vehicle before the cable is restowed.
is supported by a jack. Always tighten the tire
fully against the underside of the vehicle when
restowing.
If you have an inside-mounted spare tire, the tire must
be removed in order to have access to the jack
storage.
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