2005 GMC SAFARI Owner's Manual

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GMC SAFARI 2005  Owners Manual Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The jacking equipment you’ll need is stored by your
vehicle’s rear doors, along the passenger’s side wall.
1. Remove the jack cover by pulling it away from
the

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GMC SAFARI 2005  Owners Manual Notice:If you remove or restow a tire from/to the
storage position under the vehicle when it is
supported by a jack, you could damage the tire
and/or your vehicle. Always remove or restow a tire
when

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GMC SAFARI 2005  Owners Manual 5. Put the �at end of the extension on an angle
through the hole in the rear door frame, above
the bumper. Be sure the �at end connects into the
hoist shaft.
6. Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to lo

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GMC SAFARI 2005  Owners Manual The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), wheel
blocks (B), extension (C) and ratchet (D).
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
If your vehicle has plastic wheel nut caps, loos

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GMC SAFARI 2005  Owners Manual {CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal
injury and vehicle damage, be sure to �t the
jack lift

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GMC SAFARI 2005  Owners Manual 6. Position the jack under the vehicle. Use the above
diagram to locate the general positions for placing
the jack.A. Front Jack Location
B. Jack
C. Ratchet and ExtensionFront Position
5-78

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GMC SAFARI 2005  Owners Manual A. Rear Jack Location
B. Jack
C. Ratchet and Extension7. Raise the vehicle by turning the ratchet clockwise.
Make sure the UP mark faces you. Raise the
vehicle far enough off the ground so there is en

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GMC SAFARI 2005  Owners Manual 8. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the �at tire.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could