Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
Warning
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment 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.
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
1. Return the jack and tools to their original storage location.
2. Replace the trim cover.
3. Place the flat tire, lying flat, in the rear storage compartment.
If the vehicle is a sedan the flat tire should be against the back of the rear seats.
If the vehicle is a hatchback the flat tire should be against the back of the trunk.
4. Attach one end of the strap to a cargo tie-down in the rear of the vehicle.
Sedan
Hatchback
5. Route the strap through the wheel, as shown.
6. Attach the other end of the strap to the other cargo tie-down in the rear of the vehicle.
7. Tighten the strap.
Storing the Compact Spare Tire and Tools
Reverse the instructions for removing the spare tire and tools to store the compact spare tire.
The compact spare tire is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See Compact Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat.
2. Remove the wheel cover, if the vehicle has one, to reach the wheel bolts.
3. Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen th ...
Compact Spare Tire
Warning
Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss
of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured.
Use only one compact s ...
Other materials:
Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Axle to Caliper)
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Install ...
Battery Positive Cable Replacement
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Remove the underhood fuse block cover.
Remove the battery positive nut (1) and the battery positive cable (2),
from the underhood fus ...
Input Shaft Assemble
Special Tools
J-840733 Driver
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Note: Ensure the input shaft rear bearing retaining ring (2) is
placed on the input shaft before installing the input shaft rear bearing
assembly (1).
Place the input sh ...
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