Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-11348316) -
2018 - crc - 3/29/17
Vehicle Care
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17. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in
a crisscross sequence, as
shown.
18. Lower the jack all the way and
remove the jack from under the
vehicle.
19. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly
with the wheel wrench.
When reinstalling the wheel cover or
center cap on the full-size tire,
tighten all five plastic caps hand
snug, then tighten them with the
wheel wrench an additional
one-quarter turn.
Caution
Wheel covers will not fit on the
vehicle's compact spare. If you try
to put a wheel cover on the
compact spare, the cover or the
spare could be damaged.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
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Warning
Storing a jack, a tire, or other
equipment in the passenger
compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in
the proper place.
1. Turn the wrench
counterclockwise to remove the
fastener.
2. Replace the fastener with the
one provided in the foam.
3. Turn the wrench clockwise to
tighten the fastener.
4. Replace the foam, jack and
tools, and the tire.
5. Turn the retainer nut clockwise
to secure the tire.
6. Place the floor cover on the
wheel.
To store the compact spare tire, use
the shorter mounting bolt.
