Chevrolet 2013 Equinox Owner's Manual page 311

4. Turn the retainer nut
counterclockwise and remove
the spare tire.
Place either end of the extension
into a retainer hole to loosen the
retainer nut if unable to by hand.
5. Place the spare tire next to the
tire being changed.
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before
proceeding. See If a Tire Goes
Flat on page 10 56 for more
information.
2. For vehicles with a wheel cover
or center cap, pull the cover or
center cap away from the wheel
to remove it. Store the wheel
cover in the cargo area until you
have the flat tire repaired or
replaced.
3. Turn the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to loosen all
the wheel nuts, but do not
remove them yet.
Notice: Make sure that the jack
lift head is in the correct position
or you may damage your vehicle.
The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty.
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4. Position the jack lift head at the
jack location nearest the flat tire.
The location is indicated by a
mark on the bottom edge of the
front and rear door plastic
molding. The jack must not be
used in any other position.
5. Place the jack notch under the
frame rail seam.
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