Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. SeeChanging
a Flat Tire on page 5-102for more information.
2. Loosen the wheel nuts, but do not remove them
yet, using the wheel wrench. Turn the handle
about 180 degrees, then return the handle back
to the starting position. This avoids taking the
wrench off the lug nut for each turn.3. Find the jacking location using the diagram above
and corresponding V-shaped locating notches
located in the plastic molding.
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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.
After you have put the compact spare tire on your
vehicle, you will need to store the at tire in your trunk.
The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace
the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon
as you can.Use the following diagram as a guide for storing the
compact spare tire in the trunk:
A. Wing Nut
B. Compact Spare Tire
or Flat Tire (valve
stem down)C. Jack
D. Wheel Wrench
E. Extension
F. Strap
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