Chevrolet Trax: Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The spare tire and tools are located
in the storage compartment in the
rear of the vehicle.
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Without Subwoofer
- Wrench
- Jack
- Strap
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With Subwoofer
To access the spare tire and tools:
- Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
- Lift the trim cover.
- If the vehicle has a subwoofer
assembly on top of the spare
tire, remove it by turning the
center retainer counterclockwise.
- If the vehicle does not have a
subwoofer, turn the retainer
counterclockwise to remove the
spare tire.
- Remove the spare tire, jack, and
tools and place them near the
tire being changed.
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Do a safety check before
proceeding. See If a Tire Goes
Flat
Remove the wheel cover, if the
vehicle has one, to reach the
wheel bolts.
Turn the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to loosen
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
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
spare
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Draining Procedure
WARNING: To avoid being burned, do not remove the radiator cap or
surge tank
cap while the engine is hot. The cooling system will release scalding
fluid and steam under pressure if radiator cap or surge tank cap is
removed while the engine and radiator are still hot.
Remove the
Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach
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diagnostic category
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