In
Case of Emergency
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11. Remove
t
h
e l
u
g n
ut
s b
y t
urnin
g t
hem
counterclockwise; then remove the
wheel.
12. Mount
the
spare tire making sure the
valve stem is facing outward.
13. Install the lug nuts with the beveled
edge
inward. Use the lug nut wrench
to
screw the lug nut snug against the
wheel, but do not tighten.
14. Turn the jack handle counterclock-
wise, lower the vehicle and remove
the
j
ack
. U
se
t
h
e l
u
g w
renc
h t
o t
ighten
the nuts in the order shown.
If
y
ou’r
e u
nsur
e o
f h
o
w t
igh
t t
h
e n
uts
should be, have them inspected at a
service station. The specified torque
is 135 N
Sm (13.8 kgfSm, 100 ft-lb).
Also,
r
etighte
n to t
h
e s
pecifie
d t
orque
at
5
0
0 m
ile
s (
80
0 k
m),
a
fte
r a
n
y w
heel
change, or when the lug nuts are loos
-
ened.
WARNING
Loose Lug Nuts:
Improperly
or loosely tightened
lug
nuts are dangerous. The wheel
could wobble or come off. This
could result in loss of vehicle con-
trol and cause a serious accident.
Always securely and correctly
tighten the lug nuts.
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