Owner's manual

10. Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to
remove them.
11. Remove the flat tire.
{
WARNING:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it
is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come off and cause
an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches
to the vehicle. In an emergency, 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. See Changing a Flat Tire
on
page 6‑70
.
12. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces and
spare wheel.
13. Place the compact spare tire on the
wheel-mounting surface.
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WARNING:
Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because
the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel
could fall off, causing a crash.
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