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6. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug
nuts in the order shown in the following
illustration. As soon as possible, have your
dealer or a qualified service technician check
the lug nuts for proper torque specifications.
The lug nuts on the wheel
7. Place any wheel covers and ornaments in the
trunk.
8. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. Make
sure the jack is securely fastened so it does
not rattle when you drive.
9. Unblock the wheels.
Aluminum Road Wheel Ornaments
(If equipped)
To remove the ornament, stick the tapered end
of the jack handle between the ornament and
wheel and pry off the ornament.
To replace the ornament, stick one side of the
ornament into the center of the wheel and strike
the other side with the palm of your hand.
Center Wheel Cover
To remove the wheel cover:
1. Pry the center ornament from the wheel
cover using the tapered end of the jack
handle. Do not use a screwdriver or any
other tool. If you do, you may damage the
cover. The wheel, with the wheel cover still
attached, may now be removed from the
vehicle by removing the five lug nuts.
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