Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual: Removing the Spare Tire and Tools

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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools

Tow Eye (If Equipped)
Fuel Funnel (If Equipped)
Strap
Jack
Screwdriver (If Equipped)

To access the spare tire and tools:

Open the liftgate. See Liftgate.
Fold the rear part of the load floor to the front, pull it rearward to disengage the clips, then pull upward to remove it.
Pull the spare tire cover forward and upward to remove it.
Turn the retainer nut counterclockwise to remove the spare tire. Place the spare tire next to the tire being changed.
The jack and tools are stored below the spare tire. Remove them from their container and place them near the tire being changed.

Tire Changing

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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire

Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat for more information. For vehicles with a wheel cover or center cap, pull the cover or center cap away from the wheel ...

Other materials:

Control Valve Lower Body Assembly Cleaning and Inspection Automatic Transmission Unit
Control Valve Lower Body Assembly Cleaning and InspectionCalloutComponent NameWarning:Valve springs can be tightly compressed. Use care whenremoving retainers and plugs. Personal injury could result.Caution:After cleaning the transmission components, allow to air dry.Do not use cloth or paper towels ...