Jack CHEVROLET HHR 2008 1.G User Guide

To change the front at tire:
Front Tire Changing Procedure
1. Perform a rear tire change by removing the rear tire
and installing the compact spare tire in the rear
wheel location. The rear road tire will be used
to replace the front at tire. See Rear Tire Changing
Procedure in this section.
2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts
on the front at tire. Do not remove them yet.3. Position the jack on the front position and raise the
jack lift head to t over the car ange under the
down arrow markings on the rocker panel.
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{CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack,
you could be badly injured or killed. Never get
under a vehicle when it is supported only by
a jack.
{CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal
injury and vehicle damage, be sure to t the
jack lift head into the proper location before
raising the vehicle.4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the
ground so there is enough room for the tire.
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8. Place the tire on the wheel mounting surface.
9. Reinstall the wheel nuts with the rounded end of
the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each by hand
until the wheel is held against the hub.
{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
Because the nuts might come loose.
The vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing
a crash.
10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
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Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
(All Models Except SS)
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. SeeChanging
a Flat Tire on page 5-86for more information.
2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts.
Do not remove them yet.3. Position the jack and raise the jack lift head to t
over the car ange under the down arrow markings
on the rocker panel.
{CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you
could be badly injured or killed. Never get under
a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
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{CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal
injury and vehicle damage, be sure to t the
jack lift head into the proper location before
raising the vehicle.
4. 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.
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7. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting
surface.
{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
Because the nuts might come loose.
The vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing
a crash.
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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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision,
loose equipment could strike someone.
Store all these in the proper place.
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
To store the at tire:
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate on page 2-12for
more information.
2. Put back all tools as they were stored in the rear
storage compartment and put the compartment cover
back on. For more information, see “Storing the
Compact Spare Tire and Tools” next in this section.
3. Install the cargo cover. For more information,
seeRear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover on
page 2-48.Aluminum Wheel
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Storing the Compact Spare Tire
and Tools
Use the diagram as a guide for storing the compact
spare tire once you are done using it.
A. Retainer
B. Cover
C. Spare Tire
D. Wing NutE. Jack and Wheel
Wrench
F. Strap
G. Bolt1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate on page 2-12for
more information.
2. Install the strap (F) on the oor of the spare tire
compartment.
3. Place the jack and wheel wrench (E) over the
bolt (G), making sure the strap is securely
stored, under the jack and wheel wrench.
4. Secure the jack and wheel wrench (E) with the
wing nut (D).
5. With the valve stem up, place the spare tire (C) on
the compartment oor.
6. Make sure the bolt (G) passes through the wheel
center.
7. Install the spare tire cover (B).
8. Secure the spare tire and tools with the retainer (A).
The compact spare tire storage area is designed only
for the compact spare tire, the standard tire cannot
be stored there.
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