Hummer 2005 H2 - Manual (Page 389)

Removing the
Spare-Tire-Carrier-Mounted Spare Tire
The outside-mounted spare tire is attached to the
tire carrier. To remove the spare tire, do the following:
1. Open the tire carrier. See Tailgate (SUT) on
page 2-16 for tire carrier operation.
2. Unscrew the wingnut on the back of the tire carrier.
3. Pull off the license plate holder from the spare tire.
4. Slide the ratchet onto the wheel wrench with the
DOWN mark facing you.
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