spare tire location CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 2007 6.G Owners Manual

Once you have removed the wheel cover, use the
following procedure to remove the at tire and
install the spare tire.
1. It is recommended
that you do a
safety check before
preceding. See
Changing a Flat
Tire on page 372for
more information.
Turn the wheel wrench once on each wheel
nut to loosen them. Do not remove them yet.2. For all wheel types, nd the jacking
location using the diagram above and the
corresponding hoisting notches located on
the bottom side of the plastic molding.
The notches in the plastic molding are marked
with a triangle shape to help you nd them.
The front location is about 7.0 inches (17.7 cm)
from the rear edge of the front wheel well.
The rear location is about 4.5 inches (11.4 cm)
from the rear edge of the wheel well.
3. Put the compact spare tire near you.
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1. Install the tools in their original location in the
trunk area and secure.
2. Place the tire valve stem facing down and
the protector/guide placed through a
wheel bolt hole.
3. Remove the protector and attach the retainer
securely.
4. Store the cover as far forward as possible.
When storing a compact spare tire in the trunk, put
the protector back in the foam holder.
The compact spare is for temporary use only.
Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire
as soon as you can. SeeCompact Spare Tire
on page 384. Use the following as a guide
for storing the compact spare tire and tools.A. Retainer
B. Cover
C. Compact Spare Tire
D. Wing Nut
E. Jack
F. Wheel Wrench
G. Extension and
Protective Guide
H. Foam Holder
I. Bolt Screw
Compact Spare Tire
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