GMC 2010 Sierra Owner's Manual page 566

Once the retainer is separated from the guide pin,
tilt the retainer and pull it through the center of the
wheel along with the cable and guide latch.
7. Put the spare tire near the flat tire.
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire
Use the following pictures and instructions to remove
the flat tire and raise the vehicle.
The tools you will be using include the jack (A), the
wheel blocks (B), the jack handle (C), the jack handle
extensions (D), and the wheel wrench (E).
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See
Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 100 for more
information.