Pontiac 2010 Vibe User Manual

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8. Remove the wheel nuts and the

flat tire.

9. Install the spare tire.

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CAUTION

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 If a Tire Goes Flat
on page 9-62.

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.

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CAUTION

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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