2005 GMC YUKON XL spare wheel

4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the
spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with
Step 5 ofRemoving the Spare Tire and Tools
on page 5-76.
5. If the spare does not lower, turn the wrench
counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches
(15 cm) of cable is exposed.
6. Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends, with
the backs facing each other.
7. Place the bottom edge
of the jack (A) on the
wheel blocks (B),
separating them so that
the jack is balanced
securely.
8. Attach the jack handle, extension, and wheel wrench
to the jack and place it (with the wheel blocks) under
the vehicle toward the front of the rear bumper.
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9. Position the center lift point of the jack under the
center of the spare tire.10. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it
lifts the end tting.
11. 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.
12. 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.
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{CAUTION:
Someone standing too close during the
procedure could be injured by the jack. If the
spare tire does not slide off the jack completely,
make sure no one is behind you or on either
side of you as you pull the jack out from
the spare.
13. 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
hoist handle, extension and wheel wrench into the
hoist shaft hole in the bumper and turn the wheel
wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare the rest
of the way.14. Tilt the retainer (D) at
the end of the cable
and pull it through
the wheel opening. Pull
the tire out from
under the vehicle.
15. Turn the wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole in the
bumper 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 or at tire using
the hoist assembly until it has been replaced.
To continue changing the at tire, seeRemoving the
Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 5-80.
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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.
Notice:Storing an aluminum wheel with a at tire
under your vehicle for an extended period of time or
with the valve stem pointing up may damage the
wheel. Always stow the wheel with the valve stem
pointing down and have the wheel/tire repaired as
soon as possible.Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire
carrier. Use the art and text following to help you:
A. Spare Tire
(Valve Stem
Pointed Down)
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Hoist Cable
D. Tire Retainer
E. Hoist Shaft
F. Hoist End of
Extension ToolG. Hoist Shaft
Access Hole
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack Handle
Extensions
J. Hoist Lock
(If Equipped)
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7. 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 to tighten the cable.
8. Reinstall the spare tire lock (if equipped).
To store the tools, follow these procedures:For Yukon Denali, do the following:
1. Put the tool kit, with the jack tools, in the tool bag
and place in the retaining clip above the jack.
2. Tighten down with the wing nut.
3. Assemble the wheel chocks and jack together with
the wing nut and retaining hook.
4. Position behind the jack storage cover in the left
rear side panel and tighten, adjusting clockwise
until the jack is secured tight in the mounting
bracket. Be sure to position the holes in the base of
the jack onto the pin in the mounting bracket.
For Yukon XL Denali, do the following:
1. Return the tool kit, with the jack tools, to the tool bag.
2. Assemble wheel chocks and jack together with the
wing nut and retaining hook.
3. Position under the jack storage tray in the left rear
side panel below the wheelbase and tighten,
adjusting clockwise until the jack is secured tight in
the mounting bracket. Be sure to position the holes in
the base of the jack onto the pin in the mounting
bracket.
4. Use the retaining clip to fasten the tool kit on the stud
in the storage compartment in the rear left trim panel
and turn the wing nut clockwise to secure.
5. Return the storage tray.
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Securing a Child Restraint
Center Rear Seat Position............................1-65
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-63
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-63
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-67
Security Light.................................................3-43
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-39
Publications Ordering Information...................7-12
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-84
Setting the Time.............................................3-68
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-101
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-28
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-29
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Spare Tire.....................................................5-94
Installing....................................................5-80
Removing...................................................5-76
Storing.......................................................5-90
Specications, Capacities...............................5-114
Speedometer..................................................3-30
Split Bench Seat (50/50)..................................1-13
Split Bench Seat (60/40)..................................1-10
StabiliTrak
®System.......................................... 4-8
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-21Steering........................................................4-11
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-99
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-43
Convenience Net.........................................2-45
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-43
Glove Box..................................................2-43
Instrument Panel Storage Area......................2-43
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-44
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-45
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-42
Sun Visors.....................................................2-17
Sunroof.........................................................2-47
T
Tachometer....................................................3-30
Taillamps.......................................................5-53
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-99
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-17
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-17
Passlock
®...................................................2-19
Throttle, Adjustable..........................................2-22
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-39
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Tires.............................................................5-56
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........................5-100
Buying New Tires........................................5-68
Chains.......................................................5-73
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-74
Cleaning...................................................5-101
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-74
Ination -- Tire Pressure...............................5-62
Inspection and Rotation................................5-66
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-80
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-63
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-80
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-76
Secondary Latch System..............................5-86
Spare Tire..................................................5-94
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-90
Tire Sidewall Labelling..................................5-57
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-60
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-70
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-71
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-72
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-68
Top Strap......................................................1-57
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-58
Tow/Haul Mode...............................................2-26
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-44
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-50Towing (cont.)
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-52
Your Vehicle...............................................4-50
Traction
Off Light.....................................................3-36
StabiliTrak
®System....................................... 4-8
Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-51
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-22
Temperature Gage.......................................3-37
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-24
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-100
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-70
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Customization, DIC..............................3-61
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