2003 Buick Rendezvous Owner's Manual - Page 386

Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. If there is a wheel cover, loosen the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench. They won't come off. Then, using the flat end of the wheel wrench, pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off. Be careful; the edges may be sharp. Don't try to remove the cover with your bare hands. If your vehicle has aluminum wheels, remove the wheel nut caps using the wheel wrench. 2. Loosen the wheel nuts - but do not remove them - using the fo!dlng wrench. (Turn the handle about 180 degrees, then flip the handle back to the starting position. This avoids taking the wrench off the lug RU? %r E2Ch ?LrZ.) 8. Grasp the spare tire with both hands and pull it out from under the vehicle. 9. Reach under the vehicle and remove the folding wrench and jack. 10. When the spare tire has been completely lowered, tilt the retainer and slip it through the wheel opening. 11. If the cable is hanging, turn the wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up. Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can. You will not be able to store a spare tire using the hoist assembly until it has been repaired or replaced. For wheels with a wheel lock key, use the wheel lock key between the lock nut and folding wrench. The key is suppiied in the front passenger door pocket. 5-75