Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Open the trunk. See Trunk .
2. Lift the load floor.

A. Retainer Nut
B. Tool Bag Tether
C. Tool Bag
D. Spare Tire
3. Turn the retainer nut (A) counterclockwise to remove it. Then remove the tool bag tether (B) from the stow rod, the tool bag (C) containing the wheel wrench and wheel blocks, and the spare tire (D).
4. Remove the jack, jack handle extension, and two-piece wrench, if equipped.

A. Hex Head Jack
B. Jack Handle Extension
C. Coin/Pierce Jack
D. Two-Piece Wrench
This vehicle may have one of the following: A coin/pierce jack (C), a jack handle extension (B), and a two-piece wrench (D), or a hex head jack (A) and two-piece wrench (D).
See also:
Repair Facility
GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your
needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your dealer may have a collision repair
center with GM-trained technici ...
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer.
See this manual's Maintenance Schedule or Index for more information. Things that
are especially important in trailer operation are ...
Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
For a vehicle with a V6 engine, it
should never weigh more than
454 kg (1,000 lbs). But even that
can be too heavy.
It depends on how the rig is used.
For e ...
