GMC YUKON XL 2003 Manual page 437

Storing a Flat Tire and Tools
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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 of time could damage the wheel. To avoid
this, always stow the wheel properly with the valve
stem pointing down and have the wheel repaired
as soon as possible.
Store the flat tire where the spare tire was stored. To
store the tire:
1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle
with the valve stem pointed downward.
2. Tilt the retainer downward and through the wheel
opening. Make sure the retainer is fully seated
across the underside of the wheel.
3. Attach the wheel wrench and extensions together.
Insert the hoist end through the hole in the rear
bumper and into the hoist shaft.
4. Raise the tire part way upward. When the tire is
almost in the stored position, adjust the tire so
that the valve stem is toward the rear of the vehicle.
5. Raise the tire fully against the underside of
the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise
until you hear two clicks or feel it ship twice.
The cable cannot be overtightened.
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