2013 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - Page 401

Vehicle Care To access the spare tire: J. Spare Tire Lock 10-67 1. Open the hoist shaft access cover on the bumper to access the spare tire lock (J). 2. To remove the spare tire lock, insert the ignition key, turn it clockwise and pull it straight out. 4. Insert the open end of the extension (F) through the hole in the rear bumper (G) (hoist shaft access hole). A. Spare Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down) B. Hoist Assembly C. Hoist Cable D. Tire/Wheel Retainer E. Hoist Shaft F. Hoist End of Extension Tool G. Hoist Shaft Access Hole H. Wheel Wrench I. Jack Handle Extension(s) 3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (I) and wheel wrench (H), as shown. Be sure the hoist end (F) of the extension connects to the hoist shaft. The ribbed square end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire. Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel wrench.