1996 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 234

Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire. Keep turning the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. When the 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. The locking wheel nut can be removed by snapping the rubber weather cover off the face of the lock case. NOTICE: To help avoid vehicle damage, do not drive the vehicle before thecable is restored. If you have an inside-mounted spare tire, the tire must be removed in order to have access to the jack storage. To remove an inside-mounted spare tire, reach into your tire's cover and unscrew the wing nut at the center of the wheel. Remove it and the retainer. Unhook the tire from the mounting bracket and remove the cover. . Insert the key and pull the lock case straight off. It is not necessary to turn To remove a rear-mounted spare tire, first make sure that the carrier arm is fully latched to the endgate. Then remove the spare tire cover. Put the spare tire near the flat tire. 5-23