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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 the
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 completely
lowered.
7. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on
the wrench handle for increased leverage.
Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each
lug nut has been tightened twice. For the
correct lug nut torque refer to “Wheel And Tire
Torque Specifications” in “Technical Specifi
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cations” of the Owner’s Manual. If in doubt
about the correct tightness, have them
checked with a torque wrench by an
authorized dealer or at a 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.
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PARE
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.
2. Lift the spare tire with one hand to give
clearance to tilt the retainer at the end of the
cable and position it properly across the wheel
opening.
Positioning Retainer Through Center Of Wheel
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision
or hard stop, could endanger the occupants of
the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the
spare tire in the places provided.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision
or hard stop could endanger the occupants of
the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the
spare tire in the places provided. Have the
deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced
immediately.
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