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5-19 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you'll need
is in the trunk. Turn the
center retainer nut on the
compact spare tire cover
counterclockwise to remove
it. Lift and remove the
cover. See ªCompact Spare
Tireº later in this section for
more information about the
compact spare tire.
You will find the jacking instructions label on the
underside of the tire cover.
Turn the wing nut
counterclockwise and
remove it. Then lift off the
adapter and remove the
compact spare tire.Remove the jack and wrench from the trunk. Your
vehicle's jack and wrench are stored in a foam tray.
The tools you'll be using include the jack (A) and
the wrench (B).

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6. Raise the vehicle by turning the wrench clockwise.
Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there
is enough room for the compact spare tire to fit.
7. Remove all of the wheel nuts.
8. Then take off the flat tire.
9. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces and
spare wheel.
CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When you change a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places
where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an
emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel
to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire
brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or
dirt off.

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CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you
do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could
fall off, causing a serious accident.
10. Install the compact
spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on
with the cone end
of the nuts toward
the wheel. Tighten
each nut by hand
or with the wrench
until the wheel
is held against
the hub.
11. Lower the vehicle by turning the wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.

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Filling Your Tank
CAUTION:
Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns
violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.
Don't smoke if you're near gasoline or refueling
your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking
materials away from gasoline.
The cap is behind a hinged door on the passenger's side
of your vehicle. To open the door, insert your finger into
the finger depression next to the fuel door.
While refueling, hang the tethered cap inside the
fuel door.
To remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let
go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right.

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CAUTION:
If you get gasoline on yourself and then
something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the
fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen
if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and
wait for any ªhissº noise to stop. Then unscrew
the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See ªCleaning the
Outside of Your Vehicleº in the Index.When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. See ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in
the Index.
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get
the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This may
cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light
and your fuel tank and emissions system may be
damaged. See ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in
the Index.

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1. Carefully pull directly up on the two latches to
unhook the lamp assembly.
2. Remove the lamp assembly from the vehicle by
pulling it forward. Use care not to scratch the vehicle
with the lamp or the lamp with the fender.3. Unclip the wiring harness and twist the socket less
than a one
-quarter turn counterclockwise and
remove it.
4. Gently wiggle the bulb from the socket. Replace the
old bulb with a new bulb.
5. Turn the socket back into place and reconnect the
wiring harness to the socket.
6. Return the lamp assembly to its original position. Be
sure to line up the holes in the lamp assembly to the
round ends of the mounting pins.
7. Press down on the two latches to hook the lamp
assembly in place.

6-32 Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement
The front turn signal bulbs can be accessed by removing
the headlamp assembly as described in the previous bulb
replacement procedure.
1. Once the headlamp assembly has been removed,
press the tab on the white socket while twisting it
less than one
-quarter turn counterclockwise and
pull it out.2. Remove the old bulb and replace it with a new one.
3. Turn the socket back into place.
4. Return the lamp assembly to its original position. Be
sure to line up the holes in the lamp assembly to the
round ends of the mounting pins.
5. Press down on the two latches to hook in the
lamp assembly.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
(Interior Mounted)
1. Open the trunk and locate the CHMSL housing on
the underside of the rear window shelf.
2. Twist the socket one
-quarter turn counterclockwise
to remove it.
3. Gently remove burned out bulb and replace with a
new one.
4. Turn the socket back into place.