How to Change a Tire

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How to Change a Tire

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Tools needed:

  • Jack
  • Jack Stand
  • Wrench
  • Spare Tire
  • Vehicle Owner's Manual

Turn on Your Car's Hazard Light and Apply the Hand Break

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Make sure that you put your car on P(park) and apply the hand break before stepping out of the car.

Locate the Spare Tire

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The spare tire is located in the trunk. Remove the trunk lining to get access to the spare tire.

Begin to Loosen the Lug Nuts Using the Lug Wrench

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Raise the Vehicle

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  • Refer to the Owner's Manual for proper placement of jack.
  • Using the jack, raise the vehicle until the tire is above the ground.
  • Use the jack stand for more weight support.

Unscrew the Lug Nuts

Remove the Tire

Mount the Spare Tire

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Mount the spare tire and tighten lug nuts by hand.

Lower the Vehicle

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  • Begin by removing the jack stand
  • lower the vehicle to the ground

Tighten Lug Nuts Using the Lug Wrench

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Make Sure to Clean Up and Put Every Tool in Their Proper Place.

Putting the tool in their proper spot makes it easier to access for future use.