Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools - GMC 2004 Sonoma Owner's Manual

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools

CAUTION:
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Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision,
loose equipment could strike someone. Store
all these in the proper place.
Notice: An aluminum wheel with a flat tire should
always be stored under the vehicle with the
hoist. However, storing it that way for an extended
period could damage the wheel. To avoid this,
have the wheel repaired as soon as possible.
Follow this diagram to store the underbody-mounted
spare.
A. Wheel Wrench
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Retainer
D. Spring
E. Tire
1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle,
with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear.
2. Pull the retainer through the wheel.
3. Put the chisel end of the wheel wrench, on an
angle, through the hole in the rear bumper and
into the hoist shaft.
F. Valve Stem
(Pointed Down)
G. Lower
H. Raise
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