Buick Encore Owner's Manual page 291

1. Wheel Block
2. Flat Tire
The following information explains
how to repair or change a tire.
The spare tire and tools are located
in the storage compartment in the
rear of the vehicle.
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Open the liftgate. See
.
2. Lift the trim cover.
3. If the vehicle has a subwoofer
assembly on top of the spare
tire, remove it by turning the
center retainer counterclockwise.
4. If the vehicle does not have a
subwoofer, turn the retainer
counterclockwise to remove the
spare tire.
5. Remove the spare tire, jack, and
tools and place them near the
tire being changed.
1. Do a safety check before
proceeding. See
.
2. Turn the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to loosen the
wheel nuts. Do not remove
them yet.