2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE lock

To access the spare tire, refer to the following
graphics and instructions:
A. Spare Tire
(Valve Stem
Pointed Down)
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Hoist Cable
D. Tire Retainer
E. Hoist ShaftF. Hoist End of
Extension Tool
G. Hoist Shaft
Access Hole
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack Handle
Extension
J. Spare Tire Lock1. Open the hoist shaft access cover on the
bumper to access the spare tire lock (J).
2. Insert the ignition key, turn it clockwise and
then pull it to remove the spare tire lock.
3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (I)
and wheel wrench (H) as shown.
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4. Insert the open
end of the
extension (F)
through the
hole in the
rear bumper (G)
(hoist shaft
access hole).
Be sure the hoist end (F) of the extension
connects to the hoist shaft. The ribbed square
end of the extension is used to lower the
spare tire.5. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to
lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue
to turn the wheel wrench until the spare
tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle.
If the spare tire does not lower to the
ground, the secondary latch is engaged
causing the tire not to lower. SeeSecondary
Latch System on page 529for more
information.
6. Use the wheel
wrench hook that
allows you to
pull the hoist cable
towards you, to
assist in reaching
the spare tire.
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7. Tilt the tire retainer
at the end of the
cable when the tire
has been lowered,
so it can be
pulled up through
the wheel opening.
8. Put the spare tire near the at tire.Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
Use the following pictures and instructions to
remove the at tire and raise the vehicle.
The tools you will be using include the jack (A),
the wheel blocks (B), the jack handle (C), the jack
handle extensions (D), and the wheel wrench (E).
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1. If your vehicle has
wheel nut caps,
loosen them
by turning the
wheel wrench
counterclockwise.
If the vehicle has a center cap with wheel nut
caps, the wheel nut caps are designed to
stay with the center cap after they are
loosened. Remove the entire center cap.
If the wheel has a smooth center cap, place
the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the
slot on the wheel and gently pry it out.2. Use the wheel
wrench to loosen all
the wheel nuts. Turn
the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to
loosen the wheel
nuts. Do not remove
the wheel nuts yet.
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Front Tire Flat:If the at tire is on a front tire
of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack
handle and only one jack handle extension.Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle
extension. Attach the jack handle to the
jack (A). Position the jack on the frame behind
the at tire near the front body mount as
shown. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to
raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough
off the ground so there is enough room for
the spare tire to clear the ground.
Front Position
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Rear Tire Flat:If the at tire is on a rear tire
of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack
handle (B) and both jack handle extensions (C).Attach the wheel wrench (D) to the jack handle
extensions (C). Attach the jack handle (B) to
the jack (A). Use the jacking pad provided on
the rear axle. Turn the wheel wrench (D)
clockwise to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle
far enough off the ground so there is enough
room for the spare tire to clear the ground.
4. Remove all the
wheel nuts.
5. Take off the at tire.
Rear Position
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9. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use
the wheel wrench to tighten the wheel nuts
until the wheel is held against the hub.
10. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to
lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely.
{CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel
to come loose and even come off. This
could lead to an accident. Be sure to use
the correct wheel nuts. If you have to
replace them, be sure to get new GM
original equipment wheel nuts. Stop
somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench
to the proper torque specication. See
Capacities and Specifications on page 556
for wheel nut torque specication.Notice:Improperly tightened wheel nuts can
lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage.
To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly
tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence
and to the proper torque specication. See
Capacities and Specifications on page 556for
the wheel nut torque specication.
11. Tighten the nuts
rmly in a crisscross
sequence as
shown by turning
the wheel wrench
clockwise.
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To release the spare tire from the secondary latch,
do the following:
1. Check under the
vehicle to see if the
cable end is visible.
If the cable is not
visible, proceed to
Step 6.
2. If it is 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 5 ofRemoving the Spare Tire
and Tools on page 518.
5. If the spare tire does not lower, turn the wheel
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.
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