2003 Pontiac Montana Owner's Manual - Page 403

Storing the Flat Tire on a Front-Wheel Drive Vehicle Follow the procedure for storing a spare tire listed previously. B Storing the Flat Tire on an All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle 1. Remove the tire storage bag and cable package from the jack storage area. 2. If the vehicle has aluminum wheels, remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the extension of the shaft. 3. Put the flat tire in the tire storage bag and place it in the rear storage area with the valve stem pointing toward the front of the vehicle. A. Strap B. Bag and Tools C. Jack Store the center cap or the plastic "bolt-on" wheel covers until a full size tire is put back on the vehicle. When you replace the compact spare with a full-size tire, reinstall the bolt-on wheel covers or the center cap. Tighten them "hand tight" over the wheel nuts, using the folding wrench. 5-82