Secondary latch system, Secondary latch system -82 – CHEVROLET 2012 Colorado User Manual

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Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012

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Vehicle Care

Crew Cab

A. Jack

B. Wheel Blocks

C. Wing Nut

1. Attach the wheel blocks (B) to

the jack (A) with the wheel block
retainer and the wing nut (C).

2. Reinstall the jack and wheel

block assembly in the mounting
bracket. Make sure to position
the holes in the base of the jack
onto the pins in the mounting
bracket.

3. Turn the handle to raise the jack

until it is secure, but do not
overtighten the jack in the
bracket.

Secondary Latch System

This vehicle has an underbody‐
mounted tire hoist assembly that
has a secondary latch system. It is
designed to stop the spare tire from
suddenly falling off the 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 10‑71
.

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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.

To release the spare tire from the
secondary latch:

1. Check under the vehicle to see if

the cable end fitting is visible.

2. If the cable end fitting is not

visible, proceed to Step 6.

If it is visible, first try to tighten
the cable by turning the wheel
wrench clockwise until you hear
two clicks or feel it skip twice.
The cable cannot be
overtightened.

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