2007 CHEVROLET COBALT wheel

The tools you will be using include the jack (A)
and wheel wrench (B).You will need to turn the plastic wheel nut
counterclockwise to loosen the wheel wrench
from the jack.
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Press the button and then pull on the end of the
wheel wrench to extend the handle.
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. It is recommended that you do a safety check
before preceding. SeeChanging a Flat Tire
on page 358
2. If your vehicle has plastic wheel covers, use
the wheel wrench to loosen the plastic wheel
nut caps.
Once you have loosened the plastic wheel
nut caps with the wheel wrench, you can nish
loosening them with your ngers. The plastic
nut caps do not come off.
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3. Using the at end of the wheel wrench, pry
along the edge of the wheel cover until it
comes off.
Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you
have the at tire repaired or replaced.
4. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel
nuts. Do not remove them yet.
5. It is recommended that you do a safety check
before preceding. SeeChanging a Flat Tire
on page 358for more information.
Notice:Make sure that the jack lift head
is in the correct position or you may damage
your vehicle. The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty.6. Position the jack lift head at the jack location
nearest the at tire. The front location is about
8 inches (20 cm) behind the front wheel
opening. The rear location is about 4 inches
(10 cm) in front of the rear wheel opening.
7. Raise the jack head until it ts rmly in the
vehicle’s frame, where the notch is located,
nearest the at tire.
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8. Put the compact spare tire near the at tire.
{CAUTION:
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.
{CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can damage the
vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
To help avoid personal injury and vehicle
damage, be sure to t the jack lift head
into the proper location before raising
the vehicle.9. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off
the ground so there is enough room for
the compact spare tire to t under the vehicle.
10. Remove all of the
wheel nuts.
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{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make the wheel
nuts become loose after time. The wheel
could come off and cause an accident.
When changing a wheel, remove any rust
or dirt from the places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency,
a cloth or a paper towel can be used to do
this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire
brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or
dirt off.11. Remove any rust or
dirt from the wheel
bolts, mounting
surfaces, and
spare wheel.
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12. Place the compact spare tire on the
wheel-mounting surface.
{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
Because the nuts might come loose.
The vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing
a serious accident.
13. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end
of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut
by hand until the wheel is held against the hub.
14. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
{CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel
to come loose and even come off. This
could lead to an 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 the proper torque specication. See
Capacities and Specifications on page 390
for wheel nut torque specication.
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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. SeeCapacities
and Specifications on page 390for the wheel
nut torque specication.
15. Tighten the wheel nuts rmly in a crisscross
sequence, as shown.
Notice:Wheel covers will not t on your
vehicle’s compact spare. If you try to put a
wheel cover on the compact spare, the cover
or the spare could be damaged.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.
4-Wheel Nuts5-Wheel Nuts
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A. Cover
B. Retainer
C. Jack and Wheel Wrench
D. Stow Bolt Extension Rod
E. Spare Tire
F. Bolt
Base Model
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