Chevrolet 2014 Malibu Owner's Manual page 351

and how it attaches to the vehicle.
This vehicle will have a slide in
fastener or a screw in fastener.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools with a Screw in Fastener
1. Turn the wrench
counterclockwise to remove the
fastener.
2. Replace the fastener with the
one provided in the foam.
Use the longer fastener to store
the flat tire.
3. Turn the wrench clockwise to
tighten the fastener.
4. Replace the foam, jack and
tools, and the tire in their original
storage location.
5. Place the tire, lying flat, facing
up in the spare tire well.
6. Turn the retainer nut clockwise
to secure the tire.
7. Place the floor cover on the
wheel.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools with a Slide In Fastener
1. If the flat tire is larger than the
spare tire, use the longer
mounting bolt from the tool bag.
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2. Slide the shorter bolt to remove
it from the floor and insert the
longer one.
3. Replace the jack and tools in
their original storage location.
4. Place the tire, lying flat, facing
up in the spare tire well.
5. Turn the retainer nut clockwise
to secure the tire.
6. Place the floor cover on the
wheel.
To store the compact spare tire, use
the shorter mounting bolt.
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