GMC 2003 Envoy XL Owner's Manual page 367

2. If it is not visible, proceed to Step 6.
If visible, first try to tighten the cable by turning the
wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or
feel it skip twice. You cannot overtighten the cable.
3. Loosen the cable by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise three or four turns.
4.
Repeat this procedure at least two times.
If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with
Step 2 of "Removing the Spare Tire and Tools"
earlier in this section.
approximately 6 inches (1 5 cm) of cable is exposed.
5. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until
6.
7 .
a.
Attach the jack handle, extension and the wheel
wrench to the jack and place it under the vehicle
towards the front of the rear bumper. Position
the center lift point of the jack under the center of
the spare tire.
Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it
lifts the end fitting.
Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops
moving upward and is held firmly in place. The
secondary latch has released and the spare tire is
balancing on the jack.
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