2010 Buick LaCrosse Owner's Manual - Page 352

9-72 Vehicle Care 4. Place the spare tire next to the tire being changed. 5. The jack and tools are stored below the spare tire. Remove them from their container and place them near the tire being changed. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you need is located in the trunk. 1. Open the trunk. 2. Remove the spare tire cover. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 9‑70 for more information. 2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen and remove the wheel nut caps. If needed, finish loosening them by hand. The nut caps will not come off of the wheel cover. 3. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen all the wheel nuts, but 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. Turn the retainer nut counterclockwise and remove the spare tire. The edge of the wheel cover could be sharp, so do not try to remove the cover with your bare hands. Do not drop the cap or lay it face down, as it could become scratched or damaged.