Buick Enclave Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
15253195) - 2022 - CRC - 5/24/21
Vehicle Care
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5. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise
the jack lift head until the slots in the
jack head fit into the metal flange
behind the cut out on the plastic
molding. Do not raise the vehicle yet.
6. Put the compact spare tire near you.
7. Turn the wrench clockwise in the jack to
raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far
enough off the ground so that there is
enough room for the spare tire to fit
under the wheel well.
8. Remove all of the wheel nuts.
9. Remove the flat tire.
{
Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
cause wheel nuts to become loose
over time. The wheel could come off
and cause a crash. When changing a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to
the vehicle. In an emergency, a cloth
or paper towel can be used; however,
use a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt.
10. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel
bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare
wheel.
11. Place the compact spare tire on the
wheel-mounting surface.
{
Warning
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.
12. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten each
nut by hand until the wheel is held
against the hub.
13. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
{
Warning
Wheel nuts that are improperly or
incorrectly tightened can cause the
wheels to become loose or come off. The
wheel nuts should be tightened with a
torque wrench to the proper torque
specification after replacing. Follow the
torque specification supplied by the
aftermarket manufacturer when using
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