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14.
Remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench.
Note: For vehicles with full wheel covers with
exposed wheel nuts, remove the wheel nuts
prior to removing the wheel cover or damage
to the wheel cover may occur.
15.
Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,
making sure the valve stem is facing
outward. Reinstall the lug nuts until the
wheel is snug against the hub. Do not
fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel
has been lowered.
16.
Lower the wheel by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
17.
Remove the jack and fully tighten the
lug nuts in the order shown. See
Technical Specifications (page 459).
1
2
3
4
5
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Stowing the flat tire
1. To store the jack kit on Non Plug-in
Hybrid Electric Vehicles "Non-PHEV", fold
the jack and wrench handle and engage
it to the bracket of the jack base using
the lug wrench pin.
Note: To store the jack and wrench on
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles "PHEV", fold
the jack and wrench into the closed position,
and place the wrench into the storage
compartment. Position the jack assembly
into the closed position and make sure the
jack is fastened securely before you drive.
2. When attaching the folded wrench on the
jack, swing the wrench upward and
adjust the jack height until the wrench
hook engages the hole on the jack.
Tighten the hex nut clockwise until
secure.
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3. Re-position the jack kit assembly into the
original vehicle position and secure with
the plastic wing nut. Make sure the jack
is fastened securely before you drive.
4. Unblock the wheels.
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