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Old 02-15-2011, 07:17 PM   #1
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Spare Tire Removal

I recently had an issue where I had a flat tire happen. For the first time that I had to use the spare tire and couldn't get it out from underneath the truck. So after figuring out the crank that lowers it down, there is a device in the middle of the tire that did not release the way it should have.

Any suggestions on how to remove this "lock". Instructions indicated that it should come off easily, totally not the case.
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Re: Spare Tire Removal

you have to get enough slack to work one end thru the wheel hole. it isnt that difficxult.
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you have to get enough slack to work one end thru the wheel hole. it isnt that difficxult.
Not sure I follow you buddy. Could you be a bit more detailed. You'll have to understand a few things. At the time of said flat, it was 5 degrees outside, 5 in the morning and dark. So I couldn't really see the lock that good. Once daylight broke, I noticed the locking mechanism, but couldn't tell if there was anything that would release it. I've been searching the internet for pics of the mechanism and how to release, but to no avail. Any additional help would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: Spare Tire Removal

When the tire has been completely lowered, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from under the vehicle.



Read more: Chevy Questions - How do you remove the spare tire from the 2003 Chevy Trail - JustAnswer http://www.justanswer.com/chevy/1m7m...#ixzz1EBGAJphP
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THANK YOU!!

That video was great in explaining. Interestingly though, my spare did not travel down as far as his did. If came down about half the distance and the crank did not move anymore. I guess something is wrong with mine. That was a great help regardless. Thanks.

I will look into seeing how to fix it.
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