2009 CHEVROLET COBALT wheel

3. Remove the retainer (B) that holds down the
spare tire. SeeCompact Spare Tire on page 5-94
for more information.
4. Remove the spare tire (C) by gently pulling it
up and out of the trunk.
5. Remove the wing nut (D) that holds the jack and
remove the jack and wheel wrench (E).Uplevel Models
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-13for
more information.
2. Lift the trunk liner to access the spare tire
and tools.
5-77

A. Retainer
B. Jack and Wheel Wrench
C. Spare Tire
D. Foam Support
E. Bolt
3. Remove the retainer (A) that holds down the jack,
wheel wrench (B) and spare tire (C).
4. Remove the spare tire by gently pulling it up and
out of the trunk.
The tools you will be using include the jack (A) and
wheel wrench (B).
5-78

You will need to turn the plastic wheel nut
counterclockwise to loosen the wheel wrench
from the jack.Press the button and then pull on the end of the wheel
wrench to extend the handle.
5-79

Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire (Sport Model)
Sport Model Only
The Sport Model has larger performance brakes than
the Base Model. The compact spare tire will not
clear the front brakes.
Do not use the compact spare tire in the event of a
front at tire.
You must use the rear tire to replace the front at tire.To change the rear road tire:
Rear Tire Changing Procedure
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. SeeChanging
a Flat Tire on page 5-74for more information.
2. If your vehicle has plastic wheel covers, use the
wheel wrench to loosen the plastic wheel nut caps.
Once the plastic wheel nut caps have been
loosened with the wheel wrench, you can nish
loosening them with your ngers. The plastic
nut caps do not come off.
5-80

3. Using the at end of the wheel wrench, pry along
the edge of the rear wheel cover until it comes off.
Store the wheel cover in the trunk until the at
tire is repaired or replaced.
4. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the rear wheel
nuts. Do not remove them yet.
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.
5. Position the jack lift head at the rear jack location
nearest the rear tire. The rear location is about
4 inches (10 cm) in front of the rear wheel opening.
6. Raise the jack head until it ts rmly in the
vehicle’s frame, where the notch is located,
nearest the at tire.
5-81

7. Put the compact spare tire near the rear 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.8. 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.
9. Remove all of the
wheel nuts.
5-82

{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after time. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
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. SeeChanging a Flat Tire
on page 5-74.
10. 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 crash.11. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces,
and spare wheel.
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.
12. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
5-83

{CAUTION:
Incorrect or improperly tightened wheel
nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and
even come off. This could lead to a crash.
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. SeeCapacities
and Specifications on page 5-112for 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. SeeCapacities and Specifications on
page 5-112for the wheel nut torque specication.13. 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.5-Wheel Nuts
5-84