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7. Remove the lug wrench and jack fromthe spare tire compartment.
8.To remove the wrench from the jack, turnthe hex nut on the jack counterclockwise.This lowers the jack and loosens themechanical lock.
9. If your vehicle has a wheel trim, use thetool supplied to remove it and access thelug nuts.
10. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-halfturn counterclockwise, but do notremove them until the wheel is raisedoff the ground.
11. The vehicle jacking points are shownhere, and can be identified by thetriangle markings on the molding. Thetriangle marking may be on the side orthe underside of the molding. Thejacking points are identified on vehicleswithout moldings by a pair of arrows onthe metal flange pointing to the jackingpoint between them. Details aredepicted on the warning label on thejack.
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12.Place the jack at the jacking point nextto the tire you are changing. Turn thejack handle clockwise until the wheelis completely off the ground.
13. Remove the lug nuts with the lugwrench.
14.Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,making sure the valve stem is facingoutward. Reinstall the lug nuts until thewheel is snug against the hub. Do notfully tighten the lug nuts until the wheelhas been lowered. If you are using thetemporary tire, the lug nut washers donot appear to be flush with the rim. Thisis normal only when using thetemporary spare tire.
15. Lower the wheel by turning the jackhandle counterclockwise.
16. Remove the jack and fully tighten thelug nuts in the order shown. SeeTechnical Specifications (page 364).
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17.To store the folded wrench on the jack,engage the bracket of the jack base onthe wrench feature as shown. Swingthe wrench upward and adjust theheight of the jack until the pin engagesthe hole. Tighten the hex nut clockwiseby hand until secure.
18. Put the flat tire, jack and lug wrenchaway. Make sure the jack is fastenedsecurely before you drive.
19. Unblock the wheel.
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Stowing the Flat Tire Without theRetainer Strap
You can temporarily stow the full-size roadwheel in the spare tire compartment.
1.Lift the carpeted wheel cover at an angleto access the spare tire compartment.
2.Place the wheel in the spare tire well withthe valve stem facing down.
3.Install the shorter jack retainer bolt to thejack bolt-down bracket through thecentre of the wheel. Finally, wind thewheel retainer down to secure the wheelin place.
4. Place the jack and tools back into thespare tire compartment.
5. Replace the carpeted wheel cover.
Stowing the Flat Tire Using theRetainer Strap (If Equipped)
You can temporarily stow the full-size roadwheel in the spare tire compartment.
1. Find the flat tire retainer strap tuckedinside the jack channel.
2.Locate the jack bolt-down bracket. Pushthe retainer strap through the jackbolt-down bracket.
3.Put the jack and lug wrench away. Makesure the jack is fastened so it does notrattle when you drive.
4.Stow the flat tire on the floor in the cargoarea.
5. Weave the retainer strap through thewheel openings.
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