2004 BUICK RANDEZVOUS flat tire

5. After removing the spare tire, turn the wrench
clockwise to raise the cable back up.
Do not store a full-size or a at road tire under the
vehicle. See “Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools” later in this section.
To continue changing the at tire see “Removing the
Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire” later in this
section.
If the spare tire will not lower, the secondary latch may
be engaged causing the tire not to lower.Do the following to check the cable:
1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is
visible.
2. If it is not visible, see “Secondary Latch System”
later in this section.
If it is visible, rst try to tighten the cable by turning
the folding wrench clockwise until you hear two
clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot over-tighten
the cable.
3. Then loosen the cable by turning the wrench
counterclockwise three or four turns.
4. If the spare tire has not lowered, tighten the cable
all the way and then loosen it at least two times.
If the spare tire did lower to the ground, continue
with Step 4 under “Removing the Spare Tire
(Vehicles without the Rear Convenience Center)”
earlier in this section.
5. If you still cannot lower the spare tire to the ground,
see “Secondary Latch System” later in this section.
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3. Attach the folding wrench into the hoist shaft.
4. Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower
the spare tire to the ground. Continue turning the
wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out
from under the vehicle.
5. To remove the spare tire from the cable, tilt the
retainer and slip it through the wheel opening.6. After removing the spare tire, turn the wrench
clockwise to raise the cable back up.
Do not store a full-size or a at road tire under the
vehicle. See “Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools” later in this section.
To continue changing the at tire see “Removing the Flat
Tire and Installing the Spare Tire” later in this section.
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire
1. If there is a wheel cover, loosen the plastic nut
caps with the wheel wrench. They will not come
off. Then, using the at end of the wheel wrench,
pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off. Be
careful; the edges may be sharp. Do not try to
remove the cover with your bare hands.
If your vehicle has aluminum wheels, remove the
wheel nut caps using the wheel wrench.
2. Loosen the wheel
nuts - but do not
remove them - using
the folding wrench.
Turn the handle about
180 degrees, then ip
the handle back to the
starting position. This
avoids taking the
wrench off the lug nut
for each turn.For wheels with a wheel lock key, use the wheel
lock key between the lock nut and folding wrench.
The key is supplied in the front passenger door
pocket.
Notice:If your vehicle has wheel locks and you
use an impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts, you
could damage the lock nut or wheel lock key. Do
not use an impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts
if your vehicle has wheel locks.
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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 specication.
11. Do not try to put a wheel cover on the compact
spare tire. It will not t. Store the wheel cover
securely in the rear of the vehicle until you have the
at tire repaired or replaced.
Notice:Wheel covers will not t on your compact
spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
{CAUTION:
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.
{CAUTION:
The underbody-mounted spare tire needs to be
stored with the valve stem pointing down. If
the spare tire is stored with the valve stem
pointing upwards, its secondary latch won’t
work properly and the spare tire could loosen
and suddenly fall from your vehicle. If this
happened when your vehicle was being driven,
the tire might contact a person or another
vehicle, causing injury and, of course, damage
to itself as well. Be sure the
underbody-mounted spare tire is stored with
its valve stem pointing down.
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Storing the Flat Tire (Vehicles without the
Stowable Seat and without the Rear
Convenience Center)
A. D-Ring
B. Wing Nut
C. J-Hook
D. Valve Stem
E. Full-Size Tire1. Flip up the D-ring located in the rear cargo area.
2. Lay the tire in the rear cargo area of the vehicle with
the valve stem up with the center hole of the tire
over the D-ring.
For vehicles with aluminum wheels, remove the
center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the
folding wrench.
3. Remove the J-hook and the wing nut from the back
of the jack access door. Assemble the wing nut and
the J-hook.
4. Install the wing nut and the J-hook to the D-ring
through the center hole of the tire.
5. Tighten the wing nut to secure the tire to the oor.
Push and pull on the tire to make sure the tire is
secure and does not move.
6. Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack
storage compartment and put the compartment
cover back on.
Slip the tabs on the side of the compartment cover
into the cover opening. Push the cover in place
and push down the tabs on the cover so that it rests
in the groove. This secures the cover in place.
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Storing the Flat Tire (Vehicles with the
Rear Convenience Center)
A. D-Ring
B. Rear Convenience Center
C. Wing Nut
D. J-Hook
E. Full-Size Tire
F. Cap on Bottom of Storage Compartment1. Open the center storage compartment door of the
rear convenience center.
2. Remove the cap on the bottom of the storage
compartment and ip the D-ring up.
3. Lay the tire on top of the center storage
compartment with the valve stem down. Make sure
you can see the D-ring through the center hole
of the tire.
4. Remove the J-hook and the wing nut from the back
of the jack access door. Assemble the wing nut and
the J-hook.
5. Install the wing nut and the J-hook to the D-ring
through the center hole of the tire.
6. Tighten the wing nut to secure the tire to the oor.
Push and pull on the tire to make sure the tire is
secure and does not move.
7. Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack
storage compartment and put the compartment
cover back on.
Slip the tabs on the side of the compartment cover
into the cover opening. Push the cover in place
and push down the tabs on the cover so that it rests
in the groove. This secures the cover in place.
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Storing the Flat Tire (Vehicles with the
Stowable Seat)
A. Rear Convenience Center
B. Full-Size Tire
C. D-Ring
D. Stowable Seat Strap
E. Cargo Net Hook
F. J-Hook
G. Wing Nut1. If the seatback is not in an upright position, move it
to an upright position.
2. There is a strap attached to each side of the
stowable seat. Hook the straps to the cargo
net hook in the rear of the vehicle.
3. Flip the D-ring so it is pointing outward.
4. Open the convenience center cover.
5. Stand the full-size tire up, in the tray against the
back of the seat with the valve stem pointing out.
6. Remove the J-hook and the wing nut from the back
of the jack access door. Assemble the wing nut and
the J-hook.
7. Install the wing nut and the J-hook to the D-ring
through the center hole of the tire.
8. Tighten the wing nut to secure the tire to the
seatback.
Push and pull on the tire to make sure the tire is
secure and does not move.
9. Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack
storage compartment and put the compartment
cover back on.
Slip the tabs on the side of the compartment cover
into the cover opening. Push the cover in place
and push down the tabs on the cover so that it rests
in the groove. This secures the cover in place.
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Storing the Flat Tire with the Stowable
Seatback Folded Flat
A. Stowable Seat
B. Full-Size Tire
C. Wing Nut
D. J-Hook
E. D-Ring1. Fold the seatback down and ip the D-ring up.
2. Lay the tire on the seatback with the valve stem
pointing up with the center hole of the tire over the
D-ring.
3. Remove the J-hook and the wing nut from the back
of the jack access door. Assemble the wing nut and
the J-hook.
4. Install the wing nut and the J-hook to the D-ring
through the center hole of the tire.
5. Tighten the wing nut to secure the tire to the
seatback.
6. Push and pull on the tire to make sure the tire is
secure and does not move.
7. Put back all tools as they were stored in the jack
storage compartment and put the compartment
cover back on.
Slip the tabs on the side of the compartment cover
into the cover opening. Push the cover in place
and push down the tabs on the cover so that it rests
in the groove. This secures the cover in place.
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