2005 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER spare wheel

To release the spare tire from the secondary latch,
do the following:
1. Check under the
vehicle to see if the
cable is visible. If it is
not visible, proceed
to Step 6.
2. If visible, rst try to tighten the cable by turning the
wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or
feel it skip twice. You cannot overtighten the cable.
3. Loosen the cable by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise three or four turns.
4. Repeat this procedure at least two times.
If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with
Step 2 ofRemoving the Spare Tire and Tools on
page 5-67.
5. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until
approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed.6. Attach the jack handle, extension(s) and the wheel
wrench to the jack and place it under the vehicle
towards the front of the rear bumper. Position
the center lift point of the jack under the center of
the spare tire.
7. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it
lifts the end tting.
8. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops
moving upward and is held rmly in place. The
secondary latch has released and the spare tire is
balancing on the jack.
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9. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the
spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by
the cable.
10. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and
carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to push
against the spare while rmly pulling the jack out
from under the spare tire with the other hand.
If the spare tire is hanging from the cable, insert the
socket end of the extension connected to the wheel
wrench into the hoist shaft hole in the bumper on a
45 degree angle downward. Turn the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to lower the spare the rest of the way.11. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it
through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from
under the vehicle.
Notice:If you drive away before the spare tire or
secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled,
you could damage your vehicle. Always reinstall
this cable before driving your vehicle.
12. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the cable
back up if the cable is hanging under the vehicle.
Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can.
You will not be able to store a spare tire using the
hoist assembly until it has been repaired or replaced.
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{CAUTION:
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.
{CAUTION:
The underbody-mounted spare tire needs to be
stored with the valve stem pointing up. If the
spare tire is stored with the valve stem
pointing downward, its secondary latch won’t
work properly and the spare tire could loosen
and suddenly fall from your vehicle. If this
happened when your vehicle was being driven,
the tire might contact a person or another
vehicle, causing injury and, of course, damage
to itself as well. Be sure the
underbody-mounted spare tire is stored with
its valve stem pointing up.
Notice:An aluminum wheel with a at 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, always stow
the wheel properly with the valve stem pointing up
and have the wheel repaired as soon as possible.
Follow this diagram to store the underbody-mounted
spare.
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F. Wheel Wrench
G. Hoist Shaft
H. Extension(s)
I. Retainer
J. Spare or Flat Tire (Valve
Stem Pointed Up)
1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle,
with the valve stem pointed up and to the rear.
2. Pull the retainer (D) through the wheel.
3. Put the socket end of the extension (C), on a
45 degree angle downward, through the hole in
the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft (B).
4. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle. Continue turning the wheel wrench (A)
clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it
skip twice. This indicates that the tire is secure and
the cable is tight. The spare tire hoist cannot be
overtightened.5. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A),
and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves,
use the wheel wrench and socket end of the
extension to tighten the cable.
6. Return the equipment to the proper location in the
vehicle as shown next. Attach the tools in the slots
provided. Roll up the instruction label and return
it to the slot in the tool kit. Assemble the wheel
blocks to the jack.
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Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-87
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-32
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-34
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Snow Plow....................................................4-49
Spare Tire.....................................................5-80
Installing....................................................5-69
Removing...................................................5-67
Storing.......................................................5-77
Specications, Capacities...............................5-102
Speedometer..................................................3-33
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-20
Steering.......................................................... 4-9
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-130
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-54
Convenience Net.........................................2-58
Glove Box..................................................2-53
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-54
Overhead Console.......................................2-53
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover.........2-56
Rear Floor Storage Lid.................................2-58
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-41
Sun Visors.....................................................2-16
Sunroof.........................................................2-60T
Tachometer....................................................3-33
Taillamps
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-47
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-129
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-17
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-17
Passlock
®...................................................2-18
Throttle, Adjustable..........................................2-22
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tires.............................................................5-50
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-86
Buying New Tires........................................5-60
Chains.......................................................5-64
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-66
Cleaning....................................................5-87
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-65
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-56
Inspection and Rotation................................5-57
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-69
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-69
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-67
Secondary Latch System..............................5-74
Spare Tire..................................................5-80
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-77
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