Buick LaCrosse 2012 Owner's Manual page 412

10-86 Vehicle Care
7. Remove all of the wheel nuts.
8. Remove the flat tire.
WARNING
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When
changing a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle.
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WARNING (Continued)
In an emergency, a cloth or a
paper towel can be used;
however, use a scraper or
wire brush later to remove all
rust or dirt.
9. Remove any rust or dirt from the
wheel bolts, mounting surfaces,
and spare wheel.
10. Install the compact spare tire.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
WARNING
Never use oil or grease on bolts
or nuts because the nuts might
come loose. The vehicle's wheel
could fall off, causing a crash.
11. Put the wheel nuts back on
with the rounded end of the
nuts toward the wheel. Turn
each nut clockwise by hand
until the wheel is held against
the hub.
12. Lower the vehicle by
turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
Lower the jack completely.
WARNING
Wheel nuts that are improperly or
incorrectly tightened can cause
the wheels to become loose or
come off. The wheel nuts should
be tightened with a torque wrench
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