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6. Remove the lug nuts and pull the wheel off.
Install the spare wheel and lug nuts with the
cone shaped end of the lug nuts toward the
wheel. Hand tighten the lug nuts with
vehicle lifted. To avoid the risk of forcing the
vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the
lug nuts until the vehicle has been lowered.
7. Lower vehicle to ground, finish tightening
the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench
while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star
pattern until each nut has been tightened
twice.
NOTE:
For the correct lug nut torque refer to “Wheel
And Tire Torque Specifications” in “Technical
Specifications.” If in doubt about the correct
tightness, have them checked with a torque
wrench by an authorized dealer or service
station.
8. If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel
center cap, install the cap and remove the
wheel blocks. Do not install chrome or
aluminum wheel center caps on the spare
wheel. This may result in cap damage.
9. Lower the jack to its fully closed position.
Stow the replaced tire, and secure the jack
and tools in the proper location.
10. Adjust the tire pressure when possible.
To Stow The Flat Or Spare
1. Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is
facing upward and toward the rear of the
vehicle for convenience in checking the
spare tire inflation. Slide the wheel retainer
through the center of the wheel.
Reinstalling The Retainer
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can
make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off
the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the
vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a colli-
sion or hard stop, could endanger the occu-
pants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack
parts and the spare tire in the places pro-
vided.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a colli-
sion or hard stop could endanger the occu-
pants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack
parts and the spare tire in the places pro-
vided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or
replaced immediately.
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