Secondary latch system, Secondary latch system -85 – CHEVROLET 2012 Suburban User Manual

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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/9/11

Vehicle Care

10-85

2. Assemble wheel blocks (A) and

jack (E) together with the
wing nut (F).

3. Position the jack (E) and wheel

blocks (A) in the driver side trim
panel over the wheelhouse.

4. Turn the jack knob (G) clockwise

until the jack (E) is secured tight
in the mounting bracket. Be sure
to position the holes in the base
of the jack (E) onto the pin in the
mounting bracket.

5. Use the retaining bracket (C) to

fasten the tool bag (B) on the
stud and turn the wing nut (D)
clockwise to secure.

6. Return the storage tray to its

original stored position.

Secondary Latch System

This vehicle has an
underbody-mounted tire hoist
assembly equipped with a
secondary latch system. It is
designed to stop the spare tire from
suddenly falling off your vehicle. For
the secondary latch to work, the
spare must be installed with the
valve stem pointing down. See
“Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools” under Tire Changing on
page 10‑75
.

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WARNING

Before beginning this procedure
read all the instructions. Failure to
read and follow the instructions
could damage the hoist assembly
and you and others could get
hurt. Read and follow the
instructions listed next.

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