2009 GMC CANYON Owner's Manual

Crew Cab
For crew cab models, the jack and wheel blocks are
located under the driver side rear seat.
1. Reach under the rear seat to access the jack and
wheel blocks.
2. Turn the jack knob counterclockwise to lower the
jack all the way and release it from the bracket.
3. Remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block
retainer by turning the wing nut counterclockwise.
Use the jack handle extensions and the wheel wrench
to remove the underbody-mounted spare tire.A. Jack Handle
Extensions
B. JackC. Jack Handle
D. Wheel Wrench
E. Wheel Blocks
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1. Assemble the wheel wrench (D), the jack handle
extensions (A) and the jack handle (C) as shown.
2. Insert the chiseled end of the jack handle (C) at a
slight angle through the hole in the rear bumper
and into the funnel-shaped guide.
3. Turn the wheel wrench (D) 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 5-90.
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4. Tilt the retainer when
the tire has been
lowered, and slide it up
the cable so it can
be pulled up through
the wheel opening.
5. 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 extension tool (C), the jack handle
extensions (D), and the wheel wrench (E).
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. SeeChanging
a Flat Tire on page 5-78for more information.
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2. Remove the center cap by placing the chisel end of
the wheel wrench (E) into one of the slots on the
wheel and gently prying the cap out.3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts
by turning it counterclockwise. Do not remove the
wheel nuts yet.
{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.
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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.
4. Position the jack (A) under the vehicle as shown for
the front or rear locations.If the at tire is on the front of the vehicle, position
the jack to the rear of the front tire in the pocket
off of the frame.
Front Position
Front Position
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If the at tire is on the rear, position the jack under
the rear axle and get as close as possible to the
shock absorber.
5. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the
rear axle is resting securely between the grooves
that are on the jack head.
6. 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 t
under the wheel well.7. Remove all the wheel
nuts and 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 changing a wheel, remove any rust
or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the
vehicle. In an emergency, 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. Rear Position
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8. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces
and spare wheel.
9. Install the spare tire.
{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because
the nuts might come loose. The vehicle’s wheel
could fall off, causing a crash.10. Put the wheel nuts back
on with the rounded
end of the nuts toward
the wheel. Tighten each
wheel nut by hand.
Then use the wheel
wrench to tighten the
nuts until the wheel is
held against the hub.
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11. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower
the vehicle. Lower the jack completely. Front Position
Rear Position
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