clock CHEVROLET HHR 2006 1.G Owner's Manual

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The jack, wheel wrench, and spare tire are stowed
in the rear of the vehicle, underneath the oor of
the cargo area. To remove the spare tire and tools,
do the following:
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate on page 2-13for
more information.
2. Remove the cargo cover.3. Turn the retainer counterclockwise to remove the
tire cover.
4. Remove the tire cover.
5. Remove the spare tire by placing your hands at the
four and eight o’clock positions. Gently pull it up
and out of the trunk. SeeCompact Spare Tire
on page 5-73.
6. Remove the wing nut that holds the jack. Then
remove the jack, wheel wrench, and at tire strap.
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The tools you will be using include the jack (A)
and wheel wrench (B).You will need to turn the plastic wheel nut
counterclockwise to loosen the wheel wrench
from the jack.
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3. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the
ground so there is enough room for the compact
spare tire to t underneath the wheel well.4. Remove all the wheel
nuts and take off the
at tire.
5. Install the spare tire.
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{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If
you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel
could fall off, causing a serious accident.
8. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of
the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by
hand until the wheel is held against the hub.
9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
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