Chevrolet 2009 Malibu Owner's Manual page 338

4. Use the wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not
remove them yet.
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5. Position the lift head at the jack location nearest
the flat tire. Make sure all of the jack lift head is
touching the jacking flange under the body. Do not
place the jack under a body panel.
6. Put the compact spare tire near the flat tire.