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4700 Unpainted Tire C#11716.doc
02/28/03
Hummer H2 Spare Tire Cover Installation Instructions
Thank you for the purchase of your new Hummer H2 spare tire cover. Please inspect your package contents
before beginning installation. Included should be a molded faceplate and stainless steel retaining ring with locking
mechanism. The stainless steel ring is covered with a protective vinyl cover that should not be removed until
installation is completed.
Installation Procedures:
1. Standard black ABS faceplate must be painted. Your local auto parts store or body shop will be able to
provide assistance with obtaining the correct type and match of paint. To paint faceplate:
a. Clean faceplate with a soap and water solution to remove dirt and other contaminates.
b. Sand painting surface with 320 grit sand paper.
c. Apply a coating of ABS compatible primer-adhesion promoter
d. Apply paint compatible with ABS as directed by the paint manufacturer
2. Hold the retaining ring over spare tire with trim facing towards you (latch assembly will be facing down).
Place one side of the open end of the ring over the tire and gradually move ring over and around tire until
the retaining ring fits over spare tire.
3. Carefully slip the painted faceplate between the tire and stainless retaining ring. Start at the top tire and
work down each side, working retaining ring over faceplate edge.
4. Carefully close opening at bottom of the retaining ring, keeping the faceplate centered. Adjust the latch so
the retaining ring fits snug.
5. If faceplate is loose, push on retaining ring edge to adjust the retaining ring inward to sandwich faceplate
between tire and retaining ring.
6. If the retaining ring overlaps at the bottom, you can cut off excess steel using steel shears. Cut excess
material from the open end of ring that has the ladder type product to achieve proper fit. Do not cut off
excess from the keyed latch side.
7. Once installation is complete, remove blue colored vinyl coating to reveal luster finish.
8. Wax retaining ring after removing protective vinyl to provide a protective barrier and to help maintain a
lustered appearance. Wax will not discolor any trim.
Care and Use Instructions
To keep your tire cover looking new and operating properly, we suggest that you:
• Wash your tire carrier regularly. The high quality 430-grade stainless steel retaining ring will
resist weathering, road grime and chemicals for short periods of time, but to prevent possible
permanent marking or pitting of the stainless steel surface, you must periodically remove these
contaminants.
• Polish and wax your stainless steel ring to further enhance and protect it. Polishing with an
automotive grade chrome cleaner will work to remove any surface contamination that may
remain after washing. Waxing with an automotive grade wax will provide a protective coating to
protect against further attack from road chemicals.
• The ABS faceplate of your tire cover requires only regular washing. Treat it as you would the rest
of the painted surface your vehicle. No other special care is required.
• Lubricate the keyed locking mechanism one to two times a year to insure and maintain good
mechanical operation.
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