Chevrolet 2009 Traverse, Owner'S Manual

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9. Remove the plastic spare tire
heat shield by pulling the rubber
latch. Store the plastic spare
tire heat shield. See Storing
a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on
page 5-74 for more information.
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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
changing a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, 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. See Changing a Flat
Tire on page 5-65.
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CAUTION
Never use oil or grease on
bolts or nuts because the nuts
might come loose. The vehicle’s
wheel could fall off, causing a
crash.
10. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces, and
spare wheel.
11. Place the spare tire on the
wheel mounting surface.
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