Storing the Flat Tire- Page 647

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Changing a Flat Tire

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1.

Remove the center cap.

2.

Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire 
well.

3.

Remove the spacer cone from the wing 
bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the 
bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.

4.

Securely store the jack, wheel nut wrench, 
and jack handle bar back in the tool case. 
Store the case in the trunk.

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Storing the Flat Tire

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Replacing the Flat Tire

Make sure the wire support ring is on the outer side 
of the tire valve as shown.

Models with wheel cover

Tire Valve

Wire Support Ring

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Storing the Flat Tire

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WARNING

Loose items can fly around the interior in a 
crash and can seriously injure the 
occupants.

Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely 
before driving.

Models with 
aluminum 
wheels

Center Cap

Models with aluminum wheels

Spacer Cone

Wing Bolt

For 
compact 
spare tire

For full-
size tire

All models

All models