GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

The equipment you will need is in the trunk.

  1. For the sedan, lift the handle on the spare tire cover. The handle may hook on the trunk front edge weatherstrip to hold the cover out of the way. For the MAXX, lift the handle to release the latch on the spare tire cover.
  2. Lift and remove the cover.

  3. Object Number: 988754  Size: B3
  4. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it. Then remove the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire for more information.

Tire Changing Tools

Sedan shown, MAXX similar


Object Number: 1226302  Size: B3

The tools you will be using include the wrench (A) and jack (B). The MAXX includes an additional extension.


    Object Number: 1225649  Size: B3
  1. Turn the plastic wing nut counterclockwise to loosen wheel wrench.
  2. Unhook the wheel wrench from the jack.

  3. Object Number: 1225650  Size: B3
  4. Extend the handle on the wheel wrench by pressing the button with your index finger and pulling on the end of the wrench. You must do this before using the wheel wrench.