2003 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 330

The following instructions explain how to remove the spare tire, depending on where it is mounted on your vehicle. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-78 or Spare Tire on page 5-78 for more information about the spare. 1. To remove your jack cover, pull up on the latch(es) on the cover. Remove the wheel blocks, jack and wheel wrench. ."... 2. To remove the underbody-mounted spare, insert the chisel end of the wheel wrench, on an angle, into the hoist shaft hoie in the rear bumper. Be sure the chisel end of the wheel wrench connects into the hoist shaft. 3. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire. Keep turning the wheel wrench until the spare 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. Notice; Never remove or restow a tire from/to a stowage position under the vehicle while the vehicle the is supported by a jack. Always tighten the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle when restowing. Notice: To help avoid vehicle damage, do not drive vehicle before the cable is restowed. If you have an inside-mounted spare tire, the tire must be removed in order to have access to the jack storage. 5-67