2010 GMC Acadia Owner's Manual - Page 384

10-68 Vehicle Care E. Compact Spare Tire F. Retainer G. Hoist Shaft Assembly 1. Open the storage compartment door of the convenience center that is nearest the liftgate and remove the cap on the bottom of the storage compartment. 2. Open the carpet cutout that is located through the hole of the storage compartment. 3. Attach the lug wrench into the hoist shaft. 4. Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue turning the wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. Removing the Spare Tire The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle, in front of the rear bumper. See Compact Spare Tire on page 10‑77 for more information about the compact spare. A. Rear Convenience Center B. Lug Wrench C. Storage Compartment Cap Hole D. Hoist Shaft 5. Tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening to remove the spare tire from the cable.