Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools (All Maxx Models) - Chevrolet 2006 Malibu Owner's Manual

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools (All MAXX Models)
CAUTION:
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Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision,
loose equipment could strike someone.
Store all these in the proper place.
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
To store the flat tire and jack in the compact spare tire
compartment, do the following:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate (MAXX) on page 2-16
for more information.
2. Remove the bolt extension (in the yellow sleeve)
from the jack and remove the center cap from
the wheel.
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3. Place the jack over the bolt (B) on the floor, making
sure it contacts the bolt as shown.
4. Install the bracket (D) and then the bolt
extension (A).
5. Secure the jack, bracket and bolt extension with the
wing nut (C) provided. When reinstalling the jack
in the cargo area, ensure that the flat edge with the
label is aligned with the rear of the vehicle. If it is
not aligned properly, the tire will not fit correctly.