wheel PONTIAC G5 2007 Repair Manual

You will need to turn the plastic wheel nut
counterclockwise to loosen the wheel wrench
from the jack.Press the button and then pull on the end of the
wheel wrench to extend the handle.
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Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. If your vehicle has plastic wheel covers, use
the wheel wrench to loosen the plastic wheel
nut caps.
Once you have loosened the plastic wheel nut
caps with the wheel wrench, you can nish
loosening them with your ngers. The plastic
nut caps do not come off.
2. Using the at end of the wheel wrench, pry
along the edge of the wheel cover until it
comes off.3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel
nuts. Do not remove them yet.
4. It is recommended that you do a safety check
before preceding. SeeChanging a Flat Tire
on page 338for more information.
Notice:Make sure that the jack lift head is in
the correct position or you may damage your
vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by
your warranty.
5. Position the jack lift head at the jack
location nearest the at tire. The front
location is about 8 inches (20 cm)
behind the front wheel opening.
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The rear location is about 4 inches (10 cm) in
front of the rear wheel opening.
6. Raise the jack head until it ts rmly in the
vehicle’s frame, where the notch is located,
nearest the at tire.
7. Put the compact spare tire near the at tire.
{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.
8. 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 under the vehicle.
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9. Remove all of the
wheel nuts.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make the wheel
nuts become loose after time. The wheel
could come off and cause an accident.
When you change a wheel, remove any rust
or dirt from the places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency,
you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do
this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire
brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or
dirt off.
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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.
{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.
12. 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.
13. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
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{CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel
to come loose and even come off. This
could lead to an accident. Be sure to use
the correct wheel nuts. If you have to
replace them, be sure to get new GM
original equipment wheel nuts. Stop
somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench
to the proper torque specication. See
Capacities and Specifications on page 369
for wheel nut torque specication.Notice:Improperly tightened wheel nuts can
lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To
avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten
the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to
the proper torque specication. SeeCapacities
and Specifications on page 369for the wheel
nut torque specication.
14. Tighten the wheel nuts rmly in a crisscross
sequence, as shown.
4-Wheel Nuts5-Wheel Nuts
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Notice:Wheel covers will not t on your
compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover
on the compact spare, you could damage
the cover or the spare.
Do not try to put a wheel cover on your compact
spare tire. It will not t. Store the wheel cover
in the trunk until you have the at tire repaired
or replaced.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.
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A. Cover
B. Retainer
C. Jack and Wheel
WrenchD. Stow Bolt
Extension Rod
E. Spare Tire
F. Bolt
Base Model
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A. Cover
B. Retainer
C. Jack and Wheel
Wrench
D. Stow Bolt
Extension RodE. Spare Tire
F. Foam Support
G. Bolt
To store a at or spare tire and tools, do the
following:
1. Remove the stow bolt extension rod and
sleeve from the jack.
2. Screw the stow bolt extension rod and
the sleeve into the existing spare tire
hold-down bolt.
3. If your vehicle has aluminum wheels, rst
remove the center cap with your hand or
the wheel wrench.
4. Place the at tire face down into the spare tire
tub. Avoid scraping the aluminum wheel, if the
vehicle has one, on the hold-down bolt.
5. Re-attach the wheel wrench to the jack.
6. Place the jack into the center of the at tire,
being careful not to scratch the inside of
the wheel.
Uplevel Model
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7. Place the smaller jack hold-down nut (base
models only) in a safe place for use when
you put the compact spare tire back into
the trunk.
8. Remove the plastic sleeve from the stow bolt
extension rod. Secure the jack and road
wheel using the larger plastic retainer.
The compact spare tire is for temporary use only.
Replace the compact spare with a full-size tire
as soon as possible.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inated
when the vehicle was new, it can lose air after
a time. Check the ination pressure regularly.
It should be 60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on the vehicle,
stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare
tire is correctly inated. The compact spare is made
to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h)
for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you
can nish your trip and have the full-size tire
repaired or replaced at your convenience.Of course, it is best to replace the spare with a
full-size tire as soon as possible. The spare tire
will last longer and be in good shape in case it is
needed again.
Notice:When the compact spare is installed,
do not take your vehicle through an automatic
car wash with guide rails. The compact spare
can get caught on the rails. That can damage
the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts of
your vehicle.
Do not use the compact spare on other vehicles.
And do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They will not t. Keep the
spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice:Tire chains will not t your compact
spare. Using them can damage your vehicle
and can damage the chains too. Do not use
tire chains on your compact spare.
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