Caution – Pontiac 2009 Torrent User Manual

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10. Remove all of the

wheel nuts.

11. Remove the flat 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

CAUTION:

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CAUTION:

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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 5-70
.

12. Remove any rust or dirt

from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces,
and spare wheel.

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