2004 GMC Canyon Owner's Manual - Page 341

4. When the tire has been lowered, tilt the retainer and slide it up the cable so it can be pulled up through the wheel opening. 5. Put the spare tire near the flat tire. 2. Insert the hoist end (chiseled end) of the extension tool through the hole in the rear bumper and into the funnel-shaped guide. The chiseled end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire. 3. Turn the wheel wrench (D) 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. If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower. See "Secondary Latch System" later in this section. 5-77