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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Colorado Pickup - 4WD 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Tires and Wheels 🢒 Spare Tire Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 385766 Size: SH
  1. If the vehicle is equipped with a spare tire stowage lock cylinder, open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the lock.

    2. Notice:  Use only hand tools to lower and raise the spare tire hoist assembly. Do not use air tools. The use of air tools at high speeds will damage the spare tire hoist assembly.


    Object Number: 385791 Size: SH
  2. Turn the hoist shaft counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to turn the hoist shaft until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle and removed. If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower.
  3. If the secondary latch is engaged and the cable end is visible, perform the following procedure:
    4. 3.1. Tighten the cable by turning the hoist shaft clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot overtighten the cable.
    3.2. Loosen the cable by turning the hoist shaft counterclockwise 3 or 4 turns.
    3.3. If the spare tire can be lowered, repeat steps 1 and 2 to see if the spare tire can be removed.
    3.4. If the spare tire cannot be lowered, turn the hoist shaft counterclockwise until approximately 15 cm (6 in) of cable is exposed.
    3.5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    3.6. Place a transmission jack, or equivalent, under the spare tire.
    3.7. Position the center of the transmission jack under the secondary latch release button at the center of the spare tire. Arrange the arms of the transmission jack so they will support the tire after it has been released.
    3.8. Raise the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is firmly held in place, releasing the secondary latch.
    3.9. Lower the tire. If the spare tire is hanging by the cable, turn the hoist shaft counterclockwise until the tire is low enough to remove.
  4. If the secondary latch is engaged and the cable end is not visible, perform the following procedure:
    5. 4.1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    4.2. Place a transmission jack, or equivalent, under the spare tire.
    4.3. Position the center of the transmission jack under the secondary latch release button at the center of the spare tire. Arrange the arms of the transmission jack so they will support the tire after it has been released.
    4.4. Raise the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is firmly held in place, releasing the secondary latch.
    4.5. Lower the tire and remove it from the jack.
  5. Raise and support the vehicle if it is not already raised. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

    6. Object Number: 1380192 Size: SH
  6. Remove the spare tire hoist guide mounting bolt from the crossmember.
  7. Remove the spare tire hoist shaft guide.

    8. Object Number: 1380194 Size: SH
  8. Remove the bolt.
  9. Remove the hoist from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1380194 Size: SH
  1. Install the hoist.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1380192 Size: SH
  3. Install the spare tire hoist shaft guide.
  4. Install the mounting bolt for the guide.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the mounting bolt to 30 N·m (20 lb ft).


    Object Number: 385791 Size: SH
  5. Install the spare tire to the hoist.

    6. Notice:  Use only hand tools to lower and raise the spare tire hoist assembly. Do not use air tools. The use of air tools at high speeds will damage the spare tire hoist assembly.

  6. Turn the hoist shaft clockwise until the spare tire is in position and the hoist clicks 2 times or it skips twice. You cannot overtighten the cable.
  7. Lower the vehicle.