Removing The Spare Tire And Tools; Tire Changing Tools - Chevrolet 2004 Malibu Owner's Manual

The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and
change a tire.

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools

The equipment you'll need is in the trunk.
1. For the sedan model, lift the handle on the spare
tire cover. The handle may hook on the trunk front
edge weatherstrip to hold the cover out of the
way. For the MAXX model, lift the handle to release
the latch on the spare tire cover.
2. Lift and remove the cover.
3. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it.
Then remove the compact spare tire. See Compact
Spare Tire on page 5-77 for more information
about the compact spare tire.

Tire Changing Tools

Sedan model shown, MAXX model similar
1. The tools you'll be using include the wrench (A) and
jack (B). The MAXX model includes an additional
extension.
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