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Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
14590481) - 2021 - CRC - 6/2/20
358 VEHICLE CARE
8. Remove all of the wheel nuts.
9. Remove the flat tire.
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Warning
Rust or dir t on a wheel, or on
the part s to which it is fastened,
can cause wheel nuts to become
loose over time. The wheel
could come off and cause a
crash. When changing a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches
to the vehicle. In an emergency,
a cloth or paper towel can be
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Warning (Continued)
used; however, use a scraper or
wire brush later to remove all
rust or dir t.
10. Remove any rust or dirt from the
wheel bolts, mounting surfaces,
and spare wheel.
11. Place the compact spare tire on the
wheel-mounting surface.
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Warning
Never use oil or grease on bolts or
nuts because the nuts might come
loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall
off, causing a crash.
12. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten
each nut by hand until the wheel is
held against the hub.
13. Lower the vehicle by turning the
jack handle counterclockwise.
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Warning
Wheel nuts that are improperly or
incorrectly tightened can cause the
wheels to become loose or come off.
The wheel nuts should be tightened
with a torque wrench to the proper
torque specification after replacing.
Follow the torque specification
supplied by the aftermarket
manufacturer when using accessor y
locking wheel nuts. See Capacities
and Specifications 0 390 for original
equipment wheel nut torque
specifications.
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