2003 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner's Manual - Page 411

When you reinstall the full-size wheel and tire, you must also reinstall the wheel cover with attached plastic nuts, the plastic nut caps or the smooth center cap. If you are reinstalling a wheel cover with attached plastic nuts, place it on the wheel and tighten the nuts by hand to get them started. Then tighten the nut caps with the wheel wrench until they are snug. Do not overtighten the nut caps or they may break. If you are reinstalling plastic nut caps, tighten the nuts by hand to get them started. Then tighten the nut caps with the wheel wrench until they are snug. Do not overtighten the nut caps or they may break. @ Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack and Tools Storing a jc--c, a -.:e, or other equik ent 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. If you are reinstalling the smooth center cap, place it on the wheel and tap it into place until it seats flush with the wheel. Notice: An aluminum wheel with a flat tire should the always be stored under the vehicle with hoist. However, storing it that way for an extended the period of time could damage wheel. To avoid this, always stow the wheel properly with the valve stem pointing down and have the wheel repaired as soon as possible. 5-7%