lock PONTIAC G6 2010 Owners Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: PONTIAC, Model Year: 2010, Model line: G6, Model: PONTIAC G6 2010Pages: 448, PDF Size: 2.5 MB
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14. Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a crisscross
sequence, as shown,
with the wheel wrench.
{WARNING:
Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly
tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or
come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with
a torque wrench to the proper torque specification
after replacing. Follow the torque specification
supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when
using accessory locking wheel nuts. SeeCapacities
and Speci cations on page 6-125for original
equipment wheel nut torque specifications.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
speci cation. SeeCapacities and Specifications on
page 6-125for the wheel nut torque speci cation.
Do not try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare
tire. It will not fit.
Notice:Wheel covers will not t on your vehicle’s
compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the
compact spare, the cover or the spare could be
damaged.
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5. Raise the jack to
the height shown and
lock the wrench
onto the jack.
6. Place the jack over the bolt (A) on the floor, making
sure it contacts the bolt. Thread the jack retainer
nut until it contacts the jack.7. With the valve stem up, place the tire on the
compartment floor with the rear of the tire under the
trim panel. The tire may not lay completely flat.
8. Line up the bolt with the wheel center.
9. With the yellow cap in place to prevent the wheel
from being scratched, screw the bolt extension
onto the bolt through the wheel center hole.
10. Remove the yellow cap from the bolt extension.
11. Secure the tire and wheel with the larger wing nut.
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5. Collapse the wrench using the same button used to
extend it.
6. Attach the wrench to the jack by placing the tab on
the wrench into the hole on the side of the jack.
Then place the wrench handle over the tab on the
side of the jack.7. Raise the jack to
the height shown
and lock the wrench
onto the jack.
8. Place the jack over the bolt (B) on the floor, making
sure it contacts the bolt.
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4. Raise the jack to the
height shown and
lock the wrench
onto the jack.
5. Place the jack in the spare tire well. Make sure the
stow bolt goes through the hole in the center of the
wrench on the jack, with the base of the jack towards
the front of the vehicle. Turn the jack retainer nut until
it firmly contacts the wrench. Do not over tighten.
6. Place the compact spare into the tire compartment
with the stow bolt going through the center hole of
the wheel.
7. Turn the spare tire retainer nut until it firmly
contacts the wheel. Do not over tighten.Storing the Spare Tire and
Tools — Retractable Hardtop Models
Follow the previous instructions except turn the jack so
the lift arm is parallel to the rear of the vehicle when
placing it in the spare tire compartment.
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