Hummer 2009 H2 - Manual (Page 452)

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools (SUV)
Storing the Flat or Spare Tire
Use the following art and text to help store the spare or
flat tire back into its proper location when done
changing a tire.
To store the flat or spare tire on the tire carrier:
1. Close the tire carrier. See Tailgate/Spare Tire
Carrier on page 2-16 for tire carrier operation.
2. Place the flat or spare tire onto the tire carrier with
the outside of the wheel facing out.
3. Reinstall the wheel nuts holding the spare or the flat
tire to the tire carrier. Tighten the nuts by hand.
4. Use the wheel wrench and wheel wrench extension
to tighten the nuts firmly.
5. Try to move the tire back and forth slightly to make
sure it is secure.
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