Disassembly Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Hummer H2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
The following components of the spare tire carrier can be replaced, license plate lamp harness, carrier swing arm, hinge, striker/sleeve, and latch mechanism and housing. Refer to the following information for the disassembly of the spare tire carrier. These components can either be disassembled on the vehicle or on a work bench.
- Remove the license plate lamp screws.
- Remove the license plate lamp harness from the clips on the carrier.
- Remove the harness.
- Remove the spare tire carrier swing arm from the hinge.
- Remove the striker bolt and sleeve.
- Remove the latch mechanism bolts, nuts, and spacers.
- Remove the latch mechanism.
- Remove the latch mechanism isolator bolts.
- Remove the latch mechanism isolator.