Steel Wheel
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Jeep Patriot and 2009 Jeep Compass. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle so that tire and wheel assembly clears ground level. Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting - Standard Procedure
CAUTION: When removing the bolt-on center cap (2), do not attempt to pry the center cap off the wheel. It is held on by the wheel mounting nuts.
- Remove the five wheel mounting (lug) nuts (3) from the wheel studs. While removing the nuts, hold the center cap (2) in place so it doesn't fall off when the last nut is removed.
- Remove the center cap (2) using care not to let the tire and wheel assembly (1) fall off the vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly (1) from the hub.