2007 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 430

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (Sedan SS) {CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Storing the Flat Tire and Tools To store the flat tire and jack in the compact spare tire compartment, do the following: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk (Sedan) on page 112 for more information. 2. Remove the bolt extension (in the yellow sleeve) from the jack and remove the center cap from the wheel. 3. Place the jack over the bolt (B) on the floor, making sure it contacts the bolt as shown. 4. With the yellow cap in place to prevent the wheel from being scratched, place the bolt extension (A) onto the bolt (B). 5. Thread the small wing nut (C) until it is at or near the end of the threads. 6. Place the flat tire in the compartment, valve stem up. 430