GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

The equipment you will need is located in the swing-gate, behind a cover. To remove the equipment, do the following:

  1. Open the swing-gate. See Swing-gate for more information.
  2. Remove the cover, located on the inside of the swing-gate, by lifting the two latches.

  3. Object Number: 1561330  Size: B3
  4. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise to release the jack tool bag and jack.
  5. Remove the tool bag and jack from its compartment.
  6. Undo the straps that secure the jack tool bag to the jack.
  7. Open the tool bag and you will find the following tools, which you will use to remove the spare tire and flat tire:

Object Number: 1561336  Size: B4
  1. Wheel Wrench

  2. Jack Handle Extensions

  3. Jack Handle

  4. Jack

  5. Wheel Blocks

The spare tire is attached to the outside of the swing-gate. To remove the spare tire, do the following:


    Object Number: 1562292  Size: A3
  1. Remove the center cap by placing the flat end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry the center cap out.

  2. Object Number: 1562291  Size: A3

    Use the wheel wrench to remove the wheel nuts securing the spare tire.

  3. If your vehicle has locking lug nuts, the key is supplied in the tool bag. Use the key along with the wheel wrench to remove the wheel nuts from the tire.
  4. Pull off and gently lower the spare tire to the ground. Set it next to the flat tire.
  5. In order to remove the spare tire, you may need someone to assist you.