2010 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 344

9-66 Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 9‑64 for more information. 2. For vehicles with wheel nut caps, turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen and remove them. 4. Turn the retainer nut counterclockwise and remove the spare tire. 5. Place the spare tire next to the tire being changed. Do not try to remove plastic caps from the cover or center cap. 3. For vehicles with a wheel cover or center cap, pull the cover or center cap away from the wheel to remove it. Store the wheel cover in the cargo area until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools To access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate (Manual) on page 1‑8 or Liftgate (Power) on page 1‑9. 2. Lift the load floor up. 3. Remove the extension (A), wheel wrench (B) and jack (C). Place the tools next to the tire being changed.