1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE spare tire

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you’ll ,need
is in the trunk. Pull the
camethg. ‘from the
floor of
theku&. Turn the center
retainer bolt
on the spare
tire cover counterclockwise
to remove it. Open the box that
stores the
jack and
wheel wrench
and then
twist the wing bolt
one-quarter
turn
counterclockwise.
Lift
and remove the cover. See “Compact Spare Tire”
later
in this section for more information about the
compact spare. Remove the
jack and wheel wrench.
Remove the spare tire from the trunk.
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If you have aluminum
wheels with nut caps,
remove them., Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire
If your have aluminum wheels and the center cover
hides the wheel nuts, remove the center cover
by using
the flat end of the wrench to pry it off. Do not drop the
cover or lay it face down, as it could become scratched
or damaged.
Do not use a hammer or mallet on this type of cover.
1. Use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts, but
don't remove them.
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2. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack, and rotate the '
wrench clockwise to raise the jack head a few inches.
Near each wheel well
is a notch in the frame into
which to put the jack head. The front notch is
10 inches (25 cm) back from the front wheel well.
The rear notch is 8 inches (20 cm) forward from the
rear wheel
well.
3. Position the jack and raise, the jack head until it fits
firmly on the ridge in the vehicle's frame nearest the
flat tire.
Do not raise the vehicle yet. Put the compact
spare tire near
you.
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Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you
could be badly injured
or killed. Never get under
a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
NOTICE:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned will damage the vehicle
or may allow
the vehicle to fall
off the jack. Be sure to fit the
jack lift head into the proper location before
raising your vehicle.
4. Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench
clockwise
in the jack. Raise the vehicle far enough
off the ground so there is enough room for the spare
tire
to fit.
S. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.
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9. Tighten the wheel
nuts firqly in a ' ,
criss-cross sequence.
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts
can cause the wheel to become loose
and even
come off. This could lead to am accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have
to replace them, be
sure to get new GM original
equipment
wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the
nuts tightened with
a torque wrench to 100 b-ft
(140 N-m).
NOTICE:
Improperly tightened. wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation 'and .rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification.
Don't try to put the wheel cover on the compact spare tire.
It won't fit. Store the wheel Cover in the trunlr until you
have replaced the compact spare tire with a regular tire.
I NOTICE:
Wheel covers won't fit on your compact spare. If
you try to put.a wheel cover on your compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
When you reinstall the full size wheel and tire, you
install the wheel cover or nut caps at this point. '
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Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the
passenger compartment
of the vehicle could
cause injury. In
a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place.
After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle,
you’ll need
to store the flat tire in your trunk. Use the
following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk.
Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as possible.
Store the jack and wheel wrench
in their box in the trunk
on the passenger’s side.
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Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the
passenger compartment
of the vehicle could
cause injury. In
a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place.
The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace
the compact
spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you
can. See “Compact Spare Tire” later in this section. See
the storing instructions label to replace your compact
spare
into your trunk properly.
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Jack
Wheel Wrench
Wing Bolt Tire
Cover
Bolt
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Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was frilly inflated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check
the inflation pressure regularly. It should be.60 psi
After installing the compact spare can your vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make sure
your
spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare is
made to perfom well at posted speed
limits for
distances up
to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so YOU can
f~sh your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or
replaced where you want. Of course, it’s best to replace
your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your
spare
will last longer and be in good shape in case you
need it again.
(420 Wa).
NOTICE:
Whpn the compact spare is installed, don’t take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with
guide rails.
The compact spare can get caught on
the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel,
and maybe other parts
of your vehicle.
Don’t use your compact spare
on other vehicles.
And don’t
mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare
tire and its wheel together.
NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using
them can damage your vehicle and can damage
the chains
too. Don’t use tire chains on your
compact spare.
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