Chevrolet 2007 Silverado 1500 Pickup, Owner'S Manual

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15. Tilt the retainer at
the end of the cable
and pull it through
the wheel opening.
Pull the tire out
from under
the vehicle.
16. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the
cable back up if the cable is hanging under
the vehicle.
Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as
you can. You will not be able to store a spare or
flat tire using the hoist assembly until it has
been replaced.
To continue changing the flat tire, see Removing
the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on
page 570
.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
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CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment
in the passenger compartment of the
vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in the
proper place.
Notice: Storing an aluminum wheel with a flat
tire under your vehicle for an extended period of
time or with the valve stem pointing up may
damage the wheel. Always stow the wheel with
the valve stem pointing down and have the
wheel/tire repaired as soon as possible.
Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the
spare tire carrier.
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