2013 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual - Page 407

Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 10-73 { WARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Notice: Storing an aluminum wheel with a flat tire under your vehicle for an extended period of time or with the valve stem pointing up can damage the wheel. Always stow the wheel with the valve stem pointing down and have the wheel/tire repaired as soon as possible. Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier. 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear. A. Spare Tire/Flat 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. J. Jack Handle Extension(s) Spare Tire Lock 2. Tilt the tire. Separate the tire/ wheel retainer from the guide pin. Pull the pin through the center of the wheel.