WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the spare tire from the spare tire carrier.
Remove spare wheel hoist assembly mounting bolts from the frame.
Remove the spare wheel hoist assembly from the vehicle.
Fig 1: Removing Spare Wheel Hoist Assembly From Vehicle