07 Wheels and tires
Changing a wheel
turn by exerting downward pressure. Turn
the nuts counterclockwise to loosen.
8. Unscrew the wheel nuts completely and
carefully remove the wheel so as not to
damage the threads on the wheel bolts.
Removing the wheel
See page 197 for information on accessing the
jack and tools for changing a wheel.
6. There are two jack attachment points on
each side of the car. Position the jack cor-
rectly in the attachment (see the illustration)
and crank while simultaneously guiding the
base of the jack to the ground. The base of
the jack must be flat on a level, firm, non-
slippery surface. Before raising the car,
check that the jack is still correctly posi-
tioned in the attachment.
1. Apply the parking brake.
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2. Put the gear selector in Park (P) or reverse
The jack must correctly engage the jack
attachment.
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on models with a manual transmission.
3. Block the wheels that are on the ground
with wooden blocks or large stones.
Be sure the jack is on a firm, level, non-
slippery surface.
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4. Remove the wheel cover (where applica-
ble) using the flat end of the lug wrench.
Never allow any part of your body to be
extended under a car supported by a
jack.
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Use the jack intended for the car when
changing a tire. For any other job, use
stands to support the car.
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Apply the parking brake and put the gear
selector in the Park (P) position or reverse
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on models with a manual transmission.
Block the wheels standing on the ground,
use rigid wooden blocks or large stones.
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The jack should be kept well-greased
and clean, and should not be damaged.
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No objects should be placed between
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the base of jack and the ground, or
between the jack and the attachment bar
on the vehicle.
Jack attachment points
Lug wrench with telescoping handle
7. Raise the vehicle until the wheel to be
changed is off the ground.
5. With the vehicle still on the ground, use the
lug wrench to loosen the wheel nuts ½–1
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