2012 Buick Enclave Owner's Manual - Page 388

10-76 Vehicle Care Storing the Flat Tire 1. Remove the cable package from the jack storage area. 2. Remove the small center cap by tapping the back of the cap with the extension of the shaft, if the vehicle has aluminum wheels. 3. Put the flat tire in the rear storage area with the valve stem pointing toward the rear of the vehicle. C. Spare Tire Heat Shield D. Center of the Wheel E. Door Striker 4. Pull the cable (A) through the door striker (E), the center of the wheel (D), and the plastic spare tire heat shield (C), as shown. 6. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves, use the wrench to tighten the cable. 5. Hook the cable onto the outside portion of the liftgate hinges (B). A. Cable B. Liftgate Hinges 6. Hook the other end of the cable onto the outside portion of the liftgate hinge on the other side of the vehicle.