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.

Refer to the following diagram to assist you in storing the compact spare tire and tools.


Object Number: 838762  Size: B3
  1. Retainer

  2. Cover

  3. Wing Bolt

  4. Adapter

  5. Wheel Wrench

  6. Jack

  7. Tool Tray

  8. Flat Tire

To store a flat tire, do the following:

  1. Put the flat tire (H) in the compact spare tire compartment.
  2. Secure the tire with the adapter (D) and wing bolt (C).
  3. Place the cover (B) and the retainer (A) on top of the flat tire.
  4. Store the jack (F) and the wheel wrench (E) in the tool tray (G).

The compact spare tire is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See Compact Spare Tire .