1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 281

yellowblue You'll use the jack handle and the wheel wrench to remove the underbody-mounted spare tire. Follow these instructions to lower the spare tire: 1. If the vehicle is equipped with a hoist lock, open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the lock. 2. Assemble the wheel wrench and the two jack handle extensions as shown. Insert the hoist end of the extension through the hole in the rear bumper. Be sure the hoist end of the extension connects into the hoist shaft. 3. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. The wheel wrench has a hook feature that allows you to pull the hoist cable towards you, to assist you in reaching the spare tire. 4. When the tire has been lowered, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable so it can be pulled up through the wheel opening. 5. Put the spare tire near the flat tire. A. B. C. D. E. Hoist Assembly Wheel Wrench Extensions Hoist Shaft Valve Stem, Pointed Down F. Spare Tire G. H. I. J. Tire Retainer Hoist Cable Hoist Lock Hoist Shaft Access Hole K. Hoist End 5-21