1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN spare tire location

This information replaces the information found in the “Changing a Flat
Ere” section
of your Owner’s Manual dealing with removal of the spare tire
on vehicles equipped with an underbody spare tire carrier. After reading the
following information, keep it with your Owner’s Manual
for future reference.
To Remove Spare Tire:
The spare tire may be stored under the vehicle in an underbody carrier.
Remember, never remove
or restore a tire from an underbody carrier while the
vehicle is supported only by a jack.
If you have a chassis cab, refer to the information from the body
suppliedinstaller for the location
of your spare tire.
For Pickup Models -- Underbody Carrier:
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E
F-
A. Hoist Assembly
B. Ratchet
C. Jack Handle
D. Hoist Shaft
E. Valve Stem, Pointed Down
E Spare Tire
G. Retainer
H. Hoist Cable
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If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle, put the jack handle extension on
the jack handle.
Position the jack under the vehicle.
I NOTICE:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will
damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack.
Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before
raising your vehicle.
Front Position Rear Position
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f With UP on the ratchet facing you, raise the vehicle by rotating the ratchet r
4 there is enough room for the spare tire to fit.
and
wheel wrench clockwise. Raise
the vehicle far enough off the ground so
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Stowing the Tire - &Door Utility Model
For a under-body spare tire carrier, stow the flat tire under the rear of the
vehicle in
the spare tire carrier. To stow the flat tire:
1. Put the tire
on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem
2. Pull the wheel retainer through the wheel opening.
pointed
down.
3. Attach the ratchet to the wheel wrench with the UP marking facing you.
4. Put the other end of the wheel wrench through the rear bumper access
hole, located at the passenger side edge of the license plate. Be sure the
wheel wrench connects into the hoist shaft.
5. Turn the ratchet clockwise to raise the tire. Keep turning the ratchet
until the tire
is all the way up. You will hear two “clicks” when the tire
is secure. Pull on the tire to make sure
it is tightly secured.
Stowing the Jack and Jacking Tools
Put the tools into the storage box and close it tightly. Fit the storage box on the
bracket with the bolt through the
box. Put the jack onto the box. Be sure the jack
points in
the right direction as shown in the illustrations earlier in this part. Secure the
emergency gloves, if your vehicle has them, to the jack using the provided strap.
Slide the retainer over the bolt onto the jack and put the wing
nut on. Turn
the nut clockwise until it is tight against the retainer.
Replace the jack storage cover, if your vehicle has one, by simply reversing
the removal procedure described earlier.
Stowing the Tire - 2-Door Utility Model and Suburban
Stow the flat tire in the cargo area of the vehicle secured in the tire carrier.
To stow the flat tire:
1. Put the cover back on the tire
if your vehicle has one.
2. Put the flat tire in the cargo area of the vehicle, over the retainer bolt.
3. Slide the adapter onto the bolt in the proper location for your model
4. Turn the wing nut clockwise until the adapter is tight and secure against
and
put
the wing nut on.
the wheel.
5. Close the tire cover, if you have one.
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Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer, Basic Care and
Courtesy" Care:
ROADSIDE Basic Care PROVIDES
Toll-free number, 1-800-CHEV-USA
Free towing for warranty repairs
0 Basic over-the-phone technical advice
0 Available dealer services at reasonable costs
(Le., wrecker services, locksmithkey service, glass repair, etc.)
Note: Roadside
Basic Care applies to all Chevrolet/Geo vehicles regardless
of
age or miles.
ROADSIDE
Courtesy Care PROVIDES:
0 Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined above)
Plus:
FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer from a legal roadway)
0 FREE LocksmitWKey Service (when keys are lost on the road or
FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road)
FREE Jump Start (at home or on the road)
0 FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on the road)
locked
inside)
Note:
Courtesy Cure is available to Retail and Retail Lease Customers operating
1994 and newer Chevrolet/Geo vehicles for a period of
36 months/36,000 miles.
All Courtesy Care services must be pre-arranged by
Chevrolet Roadside or Dealer Service Management.
Basic Care and Courtesy Cure are not part of or included in the coverage provided by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to modify or
discontinue
Basic Care and Courtesy Cure at any time.
The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with
quality and priority service. When roadside services are required, our
advisors will explain any payment obligations
that may be incurred for
utilizing outside services.
For prompt assistance when calling, please have the following available to
give
to the advisor:
Vehicle Identification Number
0 License plate number
0 Vehicle color
0 Vehicle location
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