Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11349743) - 2018 - crc - 10/12/17
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Vehicle Care
1. Put the tire on the ground at
the rear of the vehicle with the
valve stem pointed down for all
models except ZR2 or with the
valve stem up for ZR2 models.
2. Pull the cable and spring
through the center of the
wheel. Tilt the wheel retainer
plate down and through the
center of the wheel.
Make sure the retainer is fully
seated across the underside of
the wheel.
3. Attach the wheel wrench (7)
and extensions (6) together, as
shown.
4. Insert the hoist end (10)
through the hole (9) in the rear
bumper and onto the hoist
shaft.
Do not use the chiseled end of
the wheel wrench.
5. Raise the tire part way upward.
Make sure the retainer is
seated 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. You
cannot overtighten the cable.
7. Make sure the tire is stored
securely and flush in the
radius (2) of the spare tire
support bracket (1). Push, pull,