DIYNate shows where the spare tire is located on his Chevrolet Suburban (2013 model) and how to access the pulley system for lowering and raising the spare tire by using the manufacturer's crank assembly. A flat tire can create a lot of stress and frustration so this video is to help get the process started and show you how to get the spare tire from underneath the car - good luck!

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In this video, DIYNate covers how to access and drop the spare tire on a Chevy Suburban, and also how to re-secure the spare tire after changing it. There are several steps to this process, and in the video, you can see the tire being rolled down after the lock / panel is opened, and how to use the various metal bars as a pulley system to lower the tire and access it. It isn't the most intuitive process, and the instructions in the manual can be a bit overwhelming to review. Towards the end of the video, snapshots of the 2013 Chevrolet Suburban user manual around accessing and changing the tire are captured, just to help quickly get the information you may be looking for.

While DIYNate did not change his own tire and took the much less handy / manly way out and called AAA to come change his tire for him, he still learned where the tire was located and how to access. With many other people facing this issue who likely don't have easy access to AAA or want to take the project on themselves, the hope is by putting this in a video format along with some pictures of the user manual and instructions at the end, people will be able to get past the first step in changing their tire on their Chevy Suburban, Tahoe, Silverado (or possibly some other makes and models of vehicles). Note, this is a Chevy Suburban 2013 edition, so the approach and way to access may vary depending on the year / make / model of your vehicle.

The steps include:
1. Open the trunk and lift the plastic access / storage bin where the tire change kit / tools should be located.
2. Assemble the metal crank parts (two pieces of metal that fit together - both with rivets and flared ends.
3. Access the lock mechanism through the bumper using a straight-edge (e.g., flat blade screwdriver) being careful not to damage the bumper or the insert.
4. Remove the lock by putting your key in the lock and turning clockwise, then pulling the lock cylinder out.
5. Slide the connected metal rod through the channel (flared / bigger end) first), until you are able to connect it with the nut that is holding the tire in position; you may have to try a couple times to make a good fit and 'catch' the nut.
6. Put the tire iron with open metal hole on the end of the metal rods making a lever to turn the pulley system.
7. Crank the lever (counter-clockwise to lower / drop the tire, clockwise to raise the tire or the bracket assembly) until it reaches the ground or returns to the secure position against the frame.
8. Slide the bracket assembly through the tire (either releasing the tire from being secure, or re-securing the tire); there may be a button to push to allow the bracket to slide off of the pulley wire.
9. Once complete with tire change, follow reverse steps to re-secure the pulley system or just the assembly and replace locking assembly and plastic cover.

Good luck - hope your day gets better! Nothing like dealing with a flat tire to disrupt your day, but... it has to get better from there!

Warning / Disclaimer: Replacing a tire on your vehicle can be dangerous for a variety of reasons. Please use caution and consult a professional if you do not feel confident in making this repair. DIYNate assumes no liability and this video is for entertainment purposes only (not to be construed as advice).

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