2009 Hummer H3T Owner's Manual - Page 307

Service and Appearance Care 3. The hoist end of the extension tool (I) must connect to the hoist shaft (E). The hoist end of the extension tool is used to lower the spare tire. Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel wrench. 4. Turn the wheel wrench (G) counterclockwise to lower the spare tire (A) to the ground. Continue to turn the wheel wrench (G) until the spare tire (A) can be pulled from under the vehicle. If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged. See Secondary Latch System (H3T) on page 5-76. 5. Pull the spare tire towards you. 5-71 6. Tilt the tire, with slack in the cable, to access the tire/wheel retainer (B). 7. Separate the retainer from the guide pin by sliding the retainer up the pin while pressing down on the latch. When the retainer is separated from the guide pin, tilt the retainer and pull it through the center of the wheel along with the cable and guide pin. 8. Put the spare tire near the flat tire.