Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Store the tools.
Remove the center cap from the
f lat tire, and store it in the spare
tire well.Removethewingboltonthespare
tire mount, and pivot the arm 90°
to the upright position. Then
tighten the wing bolt securely.
Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to: Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack. 18.
16.
17.
14.
15.
CONT INUED
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
201
WING BOLT
ARM
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
