Chevrolet 1997 Malibu Owner's Manual page 210

Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire
1. On vehicles equipped with wheel covers, completely
loosen the wheel nut caps but do not try to remove
the caps from the cover.
The tools you'll be using include the jack (A) and the
wheel wrench (B).
2. Give the cover a sharp pull or gently pry on the edge
of the cover to remove it from the wheel.
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