Tire Changing - GMC 2011 Sierra Denali Owner's Manual

10-72 Vehicle Care

Tire Changing

Removing the Spare Tire
and Tools
A. Wing Nut Retaining Wheel
Blocks
B. Wheel Blocks
C. Retaining Bolt
D. Jack
E. Jack Knob
F. Tool Kit and Jack Tools
G. Retaining Bracket and Wing Nut
The equipment you will need is
located under the passenger side
second row seat. The spare tire is
located underneath the vehicle.
1. Fold the second row seat
cushion up to access the jack
and tools.
2. Release the jack (D) from its
holder by turning the jack
knob (E) on the jack
counterclockwise to lower the
jack head slightly.
3. Remove the wheel blocks (B)
and the retaining bolt (C) by
turning the wing nut (A)
counterclockwise.
4. Remove the wing nut (G) used to
retain the storage bag and tools.
To remove it, turn it
counterclockwise.
Use the jack handle extensions and
the wheel wrench to remove the
underbody-mounted spare tire.
A. Spare Tire (Valve Stem
Pointed Down)
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Hoist Cable
D. Tire/Wheel Retainer
E. Hoist Shaft
F. Hoist End of Extension Tool
G. Hoist Shaft Access Hole
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack Handle Extensions
J. Spare Tire Lock (If Equipped)