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Service and appearance care 5-77 – Buick 2009 Enclave User Manual

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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 lug wrench to
tighten the cable.

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.

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.

5. Hook the cable onto the outside

portion of the liftgate hinges (B).

6. Hook the other end of the cable

onto the outside portion of the
liftgate hinge (A).

7. Pull on the cable to make sure it

is secure.

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