2007 SAAB 9-7X wheel

The following instructions explain how to remove
the underbody-mounted spare located underneath
your vehicle.
Notice:If you remove or restow a tire from/to
the storage position under the vehicle when
it is supported by a jack, you could damage the
tire and/or your vehicle. Always remove or
restow a tire when the vehicle is on the ground.
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate/Liftglass on
page 98for more information.
2. Attach the wheel wrench (A) to the
extension (C).
3. Insert the socket end of the extension (C) on
a 45 degree angle downward into the hoist
drive shaft hole. It is exposed when the
rear gate is open and is just above the rear
bumper.
Be sure the socket end of the extension (C)
connects to the hoist shaft (B).4. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to
lower the spare tire. Keep turning the wheel
wrench until the spare tire can be pulled
out from under the vehicle.
If the spare tire does not lower to the ground,
the secondary latch is engaged causing
the tire not to lower. SeeSecondary Latch
System on page 416for more information.
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5. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable when
the tire has been completely lowered, and pull
it through the wheel opening.
6. Pull the tire out from under the vehicle.
Notice:If you drive away before the spare tire
or secondary latch system cable has been
reinstalled, you could damage your vehicle.
Always reinstall this cable before driving your
vehicle.
7. Put the spare tire near the at tire.
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. If your vehicle has a wheel cap that covers
the wheel nuts, position the chisel end of the
wheel wrench in the notch and pry it off.
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2. Using the wheel
wrench, loosen all
the wheel nuts.
Do not remove
them yet.
3. Turn the jack adjusting knob clockwise by
hand to raise the jack lift head.
4. Place the handle, extension, and wheel
wrench onto the jack.A. Front Frame/Rear Axle
B. Jack
C. Handle
D. Extension
E. Wheel Wrench
5. Place the jack in the appropriate position
nearest the at tire.
Front PositionRear Position
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7. Remove all the
wheel nuts and take
off the at tire.
{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.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
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 needed,
to get all the rust or dirt off.
8. Remove any rust or
dirt from the wheel
bolts, mounting
surfaces, and spare
wheel.
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9. Place the spare tire on the wheel-mounting
surface.
{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. Put the nuts on by hand. Make sure the
rounded end is toward the wheel.
11. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is
held against the hub. If a nut cannot be
turned by hand, use the wheel wrench and
see your dealer as soon as possible.12. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
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{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 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 445
for wheel nut torque specication.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. See
Capacities and Specifications on page 445for
the wheel nut torque specication.
13. Use the wrench to
tighten the wheel
nuts rmly in a
crisscross sequence
as shown.
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To release the spare tire from the secondary latch,
do the following:
1. Check under the
vehicle to see if the
cable is visible.
If it is not visible,
proceed to Step 6.
2. If visible, rst try to tighten the cable by
turning the wheel wrench clockwise until
you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice.
You cannot overtighten the cable.3. Loosen the cable by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise three or four turns.
4. Repeat this procedure at least two times.
If the spare tire lowers to the ground,
continue with Step 2 ofRemoving the Spare
Tire and Tools on page 408.
5. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until
approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable
is exposed.
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6. Attach the jack handle, extension(s) and the
wheel wrench to the jack and place it under
the vehicle towards the front of the rear
bumper. Position the center lift point of the
jack under the center of the spare tire.
7. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack
until it lifts the end tting.8. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire
stops moving upward and is held rmly in
place. The secondary latch has released and
the spare tire is balancing on the jack.
9. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack
until the spare tire slides off the jack or
is hanging by the cable.
10. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and
carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to
push against the spare while rmly pulling the
jack out from under the spare tire with the
other hand.
11. If the spare tire is
hanging from the
cable, insert
the socket end of
the extension
into the hoist shaft
hole on a 45 degree
angle downward.
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