2000 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 209

9. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: 6. Raise the vehicle by turning the wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit. 7. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 8. Then take off the flat tire. Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. 5-23