CHEVROLET 2011 Equinox - Manual (Page 357)

Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-71
4. Pull the cable (A) through the
door striker (D) then the center
of the wheel (C).
5. Hook the cable onto the outside
portion of the liftgate hinges (B).
6. Hook the other end of the cable
onto the outside portion of the
liftgate hinge on the other side of
the vehicle.
7. Pull on the cable to make sure it
is secure.
8. Make sure the metal tube is
centered at the striker. Push the
tube toward the front of the
vehicle.
9. Close the liftgate and make sure
it is latched properly.
The compact spare is for temporary
use only. Replace the compact
spare tire with a full-size tire as
soon as you can.