2005 Chevrolet Impala Owner's Manual - Page 322

Use the flat end of the wheel wrench and pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off. The edge of the wheel cover could be sharp, so do not try to remove it with your bare hands. Do not drop the cover or lay it face down, as it could become scratched or damaged. Once you have removed the wheel cover, use the following procedure to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire. 1. Turn the wheel wrench once on each wheel nut to loosen them. Do not remove them yet. 2. For all wheel types, find the jacking location using the diagram above and the corresponding hoisting notches located in the plastic molding. The notches in the plastic molding are marked with a triangle shape to help you find them. The front location is about 7 inches (17.7 cm) from the rear edge of the front wheel well. The rear location is about 8.5 inches (21.6 cm) from the rear edge of the wheel well. 3. Put the compact spare tire near you. 5-76