Vehicle Care

Tire Changing

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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools

GMS Sierra: Tire Changing. Crew Cab

A. Wing Nut Retaining Tool Kit
B. Tool Kit
C. Wheel Blocks
D. Jack
E. Jack Knob
F. Wing Nut Retaining Wheel Blocks

GMS Sierra: Tire Changing. Regular Cab

A. Wing Nut Retaining Tool Kit
B. Tool Kit
C. Wheel Blocks
D. Jack
E. Jack Knob
F. Wing Nut Retaining Wheel Blocks

GMS Sierra: Tire Changing. Extended Cab

A. Wing Nut Retaining Tool Kit
B. Tool Kit
C. Wheel Blocks
D. Jack
E. Jack Knob

For regular cab models, the equipment you will need is behind the passenger seat. For extended and crew cab models, the equipment is on the shelf behind the passenger side second row seat.

1. Turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head to release the jack from its holder.

2. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise to remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer.

3. Turn the wing nut used to retain the storage bag and tools counterclockwise to remove it.

Use the jack handle extensions and the wheel wrench to remove the underbody-mounted spare tire.

GMS Sierra: Tire Changing. A. Spare Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down)

Test yourself

A quick GMC Sierra quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.