2007 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER spare wheel

Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. It is recommended that a safety check is done
before preceding. SeeChanging a Flat Tire
on page 474for more information.
2. Using the wheel
wrench, loosen all
the wheel nuts.
Do not remove
them yet.
3. Turn the jack adjusting knob clockwise by
hand to raise the jack lift head.
4. Place the handle, extension, and wheel
wrench onto the jack.A. Front Frame/Rear Axle
B. Jack
C. Handle
D. Extension(s)
E. Wheel Wrench
5. Place the jack in the appropriate position
nearest the at tire.
Front PositionRear Position
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7. 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 time.
The wheel could come off and cause
an accident. When changing a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt from the places
where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
In an emergency, a cloth or a paper towel
can be used to do this; but be sure to use
a scraper or wire brush later, if needed,
to get all the rust or dirt off.
8. Remove any rust
or dirt from the
wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces
and spare wheel.
9. Place the spare tire on the wheel-mounting
surface.
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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 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 476.5. 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.
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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.
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.11. If the spare tire is
hanging from the
cable, insert
the socket end of
the extension
into the hoist shaft
hole on a 45 degree
angle downward.
12. Be sure that the socket end of the extension
connects to the hoist shaft.
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Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to
lower the spare the rest of the way.
13. 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.
14. 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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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 at or spare tire.
A. Wheel Wrench
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Extension
D. Retainer
E. Spare or Flat Tire
(Valve Stem
Pointed Up)1. Put the tire (E) on the ground at the rear of
the vehicle.
2. Remove the hubcap, if the vehicle has one,
from the at tire by tapping the backside of
the hubcap with the wheel wrench (A). Store in
a safe location until the at tire is repaired.
Once the tire is repaired, replace the hubcap.
3. Make sure the valve stem is pointed up and
to the rear.
4. Pull the retainer (D) through the wheel.
5. Put the socket end of the extension (C)
through the hole just above the rear bumper at
a 45 degree angle downward. Connect the
socket end of the extension to the hoist
shaft (B).
6. 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.
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Spare Tire
Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inated
spare tire. A spare tire may lose air over time,
so check its ination pressure regularly.
SeeInation - Tire Pressure on page 457and
Loading Your Vehicle on page 356for information
regarding proper tire ination and loading your
vehicle. For instruction on how to remove, install or
store a spare tire, seeRemoving the Flat Tire
and Installing the Spare Tire on page 479
andStoring a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on
page 488.
After installing the spare tire on your vehicle,
you should stop as soon as possible and make
sure the spare is correctly inated. Have the
damaged or at road tire repaired or replaced as
soon as you can and installed back onto your
vehicle. This way, a spare tire will be available in
case you need it again.
Do not mix tires and wheels of different sizes,
because they will not t. Keep your spare tire and
its wheel together.
Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its
best if it is cleaned often. Although not always
visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on your
upholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather,
and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming is
recommended to remove particles from your
upholstery. It is important to keep your upholstery
from becoming and remaining heavily soiled.
Soils should be removed as quickly as possible.
Your vehicle’s interior may experience extremes of
heat that could cause stains to set rapidly.
Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent
cleaning. Use care because newspapers and
garments that transfer color to your home
furnishings may also transfer color to your
vehicle’s interior.
When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use
cleaners specically designed for the surfaces
being cleaned. Permanent damage may result
from using cleaners on surfaces for which they
were not intended. Use glass cleaner only on glass.
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Safety Belts (cont.)
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 34
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 34
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 40
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 33
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 20
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 519
Seats
Head Restraints......................................... 17
Heated Seats............................................. 11
Manual........................................................ 9
Manual Lumbar.......................................... 10
Memory, Mirrors and Pedals...................... 12
Power Lumbar........................................... 11
Power Seats.............................................. 10
Rear Seat Operation.................................. 18
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 14
Secondary Latch System............................. 484
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Rear Seat Position......................... 64
Rear Outside Seat Position........................ 61
Right Front Seat Position........................... 64
Security Light.............................................. 216
Service........................................................ 386
Accessories and Modications.................. 386
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle..................................... 387Service (cont.)
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 386
Doing Your Own Work............................. 387
Engine Soon Light................................... 212
Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light............... 218
Publications Ordering Information............. 554
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......... 86
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 498
Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 127
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 129
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 174
Snow Plow.................................................. 362
Spare Tire................................................... 491
Installing.................................................. 479
Removing................................................ 476
Storing..................................................... 488
Specications, Capacities............................ 513
Speedometer............................................... 200
StabiliTrak
®System..................................... 313
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light........................... 210
StabiliTrak®Service Light............................. 210
Starting Your Engine................................... 113
Steering...................................................... 318
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 300
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 173
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