Hummer 2005 H2 - Manual (Page 92)

Tailgate (SUT)
{ CAUTION:
Make sure the tire and carrier are secure.
Driving with the tire or carrier unlatched could
injure pedestrians or damage the vehicle.
Before you can open the tailgate, you must first move
the spare tire carrier out of the way. To do this,
follow these steps:
1. Lift the latch located on the left side of the tire
carrier to release it.
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