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For 1990-2009 cars only
  1. Yukon Denali Rear Access Panel


    Object Number: 1485861  Size: B3

    Retaining Bracket and Wing Nut

  2. Tool Kit and Jack Tools

  3. Wing Nut Holding Wheel Blocks

  4. Wheel Blocks

  5. Jack

  6. Knob

    Yukon XL Denali


    Object Number: 805242  Size: B4
  1. Knob

  2. Removable Tray

  3. Retaining Hook

  4. Retaining Bracket and Wing Nut

  5. Tool Kit and Jack Tools

  6. Mounting Bracket

  7. Wing Nut Holding Wheel Blocks

  8. Wheel Blocks

  9. Jack

For Yukon Denali, the equipment is located behind the driver's side panel in the rear of the vehicle. Unlatch the release lever to open the trim panel door. Skip the first step and follow the last three.

For Yukon XL Denali, the equipment you will need is under the storage tray in the driver's side panel.

  1. Remove the tray to access the tools.
  2. Remove the wing nut used to retain the tool kit by turning it counterclockwise.
  3. Release the jack from its holder by turning the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head.
  4. Remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer by turning the wing nut counterclockwise.

You will use the jack handle extensions and the wheel wrench to remove the underbody-mounted spare tire.


    Object Number: 880766  Size: B4
  1. Spare Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down)

  2. Hoist Assembly

  3. Hoist Cable

  4. Tire Retainer

  5. Hoist Shaft

  6. Hoist End of Extension Tool

  7. Hoist Shaft Access Hole

  8. Wheel Wrench

  9. Jack Handle Extensions

  10. Spare Tire Lock (If Equipped)

  1. Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the lock if your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire lock (J).

  2. Object Number: 805764  Size: B2
  3. Assemble the wheel wrench (H) and the two jack handle extensions (I) as shown.

  4. Object Number: 805774  Size: A3

    Insert the hoist end (open end) (F) of the extension through the hole (G) in the rear bumper.

  5. Be sure the hoist end of the extension connects to the hoist shaft (E). The ribbed square end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire.
  6. Turn the wheel wrench (H) counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle.
  7. If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower. See Secondary Latch System .


    Object Number: 805763  Size: A2

    Use the wheel wrench hook which allows you to pull the hoist cable towards you to assist in reaching the spare tire.


    Object Number: 1613524  Size: A2

    Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable when the tire has been lowered, so it can be pulled up through the wheel opening.

  8. Put the spare tire near the flat tire.