2008 HUMMER H2 clock

Release the jack by inserting the wheel wrench (A) into
the hole (B) and turn counterclockwise.Before proceeding, be sure to set the wheel blocks at
the appropriate tire as previously shown.
Remove the wheel blocks
from the tool bag. Then lift
the wheel block as
shown to lock it into place.
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Removing the Spare Tire (SUT)
The spare tire is attached to the tire carrier. To remove
the spare tire:
In order to remove the spare tire, you may need
someone to assist you.
1. Open the tire carrier. SeeTailgate/Spare Tire
Carrier on page 2-16for tire carrier operation.
2. Unscrew the wing nut on the back of the tire carrier.3. Pull off the license plate holder from the spare tire.
4. Attach the wheel wrench to the wheel wrench
extender to remove the wheel nuts.
5. Turn the wheel wrench with the wheel wrench
extender counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts.
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Removing the Jack (SUV)
The jack is stored in the rear cargo area on the
driver side.
1. To access the jack pull on the two latches to
remove the trim cover.2. Insert the wheel wrench into the hole and turn it
counterclockwise to release it.
3. Grasp and lift the jack out of the bracket.
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Removing the Spare Tire (SUV)
The spare tire is attached to the tire carrier. To remove
the spare tire:
In order to remove the spare tire, you may need
someone to assist you.
1. Open the tire carrier. SeeTailgate/Spare Tire
Carrier on page 2-16for tire carrier operation.
2. Unscrew the wing nut on the back of the tire carrier.3. Pull off the license plate holder from the spare tire.
4. Attach the wheel wrench to the wheel wrench
extender to remove the wheel nuts. Turn the
wheel wrench with the wheel wrench extender
counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts.
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4. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen
the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet.
Now jack the vehicle up.
5. Assemble the jack and tools:Front Flat Tire:Attach the jack handle with the
hook end connected to the hole on the jack. Slide
the wheel wrench onto the jack handle extension.
Rear Flat Tire:Assemble the jack together with the
jack handle and the jack handle extensions.
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6. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack
head to the lifting point.
7.Front Flat Tire:Position the jack under the vehicle
on the front lower control arm behind the at tire.Rear Flat Tire:Place the jack under the curved
rear axle pad. Make sure the jack head is positioned
so that the rear axle pad is resting securely on
the jack head.
{CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you
could be badly injured or killed. Never get under
a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Front Flat Tire – Jack
Rear Flat Tire – Jack
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{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 head into the proper location before
raising the vehicle.
8. 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.
9. Remove all the wheel
nuts and take off the
at tire.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become
loose after time. The wheel could come off and
cause an accident. When you change a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency,
you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this;
but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush
later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-78.
10. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces
and spare wheel.
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{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
Because the nuts might come loose.
The vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing
a crash.
11. Install the spare tire.
12. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end
of the nuts toward the wheel.
13. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use the
wheel wrench to tighten the nuts by turning it
clockwise until the wheel is held against the hub.
You will not be tightening the nuts fully yet.
14. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Then lower the jack completely.
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