spare tire SATURN ION 2007 User Guide

A. Cover
B. Retainer
C. Spare Tire
D. Wing Nut
E. Jack and Wheel Wrench
F. Bolt
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3. Remove the retainer (B) that holds down the
spare tire. SeeCompact Spare Tire on
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4. Remove the spare tire (C) by gently pulling it
up and out of the trunk.
5. Remove the wing nut (D) that holds the jack
and remove the jack and wheel wrench (E).Models with a 2.0L L4 Supercharged
Engine
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 98for
more information.
2. Lift the trunk liner to access the spare tire
and tools.
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A. Retainer
B. Jack and Wheel Wrench
C. Spare Tire
D. Foam Support
E. Bolt
3. Remove the retainer (A) that holds down the
jack, wheel wrench (B) and spare tire (C).
4. 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.
The tools you will be using include the jack (A)
and wheel wrench (B).
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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. Using the at
end of the wheel wrench, pry along the edge
of the wheel cover until it comes off.
If your vehicle has aluminum wheels, rst
remove the center cap by pulling it out with the
wheel wrench.2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel
nuts. Do not remove them yet.
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.
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3. Position the jack lift head at the jack location
nearest the at tire. The front location is about
7 inches (17.8 cm) rearward from the front
wheel opening. The rear location is about
2 inches (5.1 cm) forward of the rear wheel
opening.
Make sure the jack head is touching the metal
jacking ange under the body. Do not place
the jack under the plastic body panel.4. Put the compact spare tire near you.
{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.
5. 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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6. 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.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
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.
7. Remove any rust or
dirt from the wheel
bolts, mounting
surfaces and spare
wheel.
8. Place the compact spare tire on the
wheel-mounting surface.
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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 Wrench
D. Stow Bolt Extension
E. Spare Tire
F. Bolt
2.2L L4 and 2.4L Engine
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A. Cover
B. Retainer
C. Jack and Wheel Wrench
D. Stow Bolt Extension
E. 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. Re-attach the wheel wrench to the jack.
3. Place the at tire face down into the spare tire
hub. Avoid scraping the aluminum wheel, if
equipped, on the hold-down bolt.
4. Screw the stow bolt extension rod and
the sleeve into the existing spare tire
hold-down bolt.
5. Place the jack into the center of the at tire,
being careful not to scratch the inside of
the wheel.
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