GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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.

Storing the Flat Tire with a Flat Load Floor

  1. Put back all tools as they were stored in the rear storage compartment and put the compartment cover back on.
  2. Put the flat tire in the tire storage bag, if there is one.
  3. Place the tire, lying flat, in the rear storage compartment.

  4. Object Number: 2136062  Size: A2

    Route the loop end of the strap (C) through one of the cargo tie-downs (A) located in the rear of the vehicle.

  5. Route the hook (B) through the loop (C).
  6. Pull the strap to tighten it around the cargo tie-down (A).

  7. Object Number: 2136155  Size: A2

    Route the hook end of the strap through the wheel.

  8. Attach the hook to the cargo tie-down in the rear of the vehicle.
  9. Slide the buckle to tighten the cargo tie-down strap.

Use the following diagram as a guide for storing the compact spare tire in the trunk.

Compact Spare Tire and Tools

Use the following diagram as a guide for storing the compact spare tire and tools in the trunk:


Object Number: 2056282  Size: B3
  1. Wing Nut

  2. Compact Spare Tire or Flat Tire (valve stem down)

  3. Jack

  4. Wheel Wrench

  5. Extension

  6. Strap

Reverse the instructions for removing the spare tire and tools to store the compact spare tire.