2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner's Manual - Page 360

To change the front flat tire: Front Flat Tire Changing Procedure: 1. Perform a rear tire change by removing the rear tire and installing the compact spare tire in the rear wheel location. The rear road tire will be used to replace the front flat tire. See Rear Tire Changing Procedure in this section. 2. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-88. Once the plastic wheel nut caps have been loosened with the wheel wrench, you can finish loosening them with your fingers. The plastic nut caps do not come off. 4. If necessary, use the flat end of the wheel wrench to pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until the flat tire is repaired or replaced. 5. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts on the flat tire. Do not remove them yet. Notice: Make sure that the jack lift head is in the correct position or you may damage your vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 3. If your vehicle has plastic wheel covers, use the wheel wrench to loosen the plastic wheel nut caps. 5-102