CHEVROLET 2012 Avalanche - Manual (Page 406)

Black plate (76,1) Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - 2012 - crc 2nd edition - 11/7/11
10-76 Vehicle Care
4. Insert the open end of the
extension (F) through the hole in
the rear bumper (G) (hoist shaft
access hole).
5. Raise the tire part way upward.
Make sure the retainer is fully
seated across the underside of
the wheel and is centered in the
wheel opening.
6. Raise the tire fully against the
underside of the vehicle by
turning the wheel wrench
clockwise until you hear two
clicks or feel it skip twice. The
cable cannot be overtighten.
7. Make sure the tire is stored
securely. Push, pull (A), and then
try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire
moves, use the wheel wrench to
tighten the cable.
8. Reinstall the spare tire lock.
9. Close the hoist shaft access
cover.
To store the tools:
1. Return the tools to the tool bag
and place it back in the top‐box
storage unit.
2. Assemble the wheel blocks and
jack together with the wing nut
by reversing Step 2 under
“Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools.”
3. Replace the jack cover and
tighten the jack-cover wing nuts.