CHEVROLET 2012 Colorado - Manual (Page 333)

Black plate (83,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-83
3. Loosen the cable by turning the
wheel wrench counterclockwise
three or four turns.
4. Repeat this procedure at least
two times. If the spare tire
lowers to the ground, continue
with Step 5 under “Storing a Flat
or Spare Tire and Tools” under
Tire Changing on page 10‑71.
5. Turn the wrench
counterclockwise until
approximately 15 cm (6 in) of
cable is exposed.
6. Stand the wheel blocks on their
shortest ends, with the backs
facing each other.
A. Jack
B. Wheel Blocks
7. Place the bottom edge of the
jack (A) on the wheel blocks (B).
Separate the wheel blocks so
that the jack is balanced
securely.
8. Attach the jack handle,
extension, and wheel wrench to
the jack and place it, with the
wheel blocks, under the vehicle
towards the front of the rear
bumper. Position the center lift
point of the jack under the
wheel.
9. Turn the wheel wrench
clockwise to raise the jack until it
lifts the tire.
10. Continue raising the jack until
the tire stops moving upward
and is held firmly in place.