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.
Without Subwoofer
- Wrench
- Jack
- Strap
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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Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel
Removal and Installation .
Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame transmission protector
from the front frame, if
equippe
The Hydra-matic 6T40/45/50 is a fully automatic, 6-speed, front-wheel drive,
electronic-controlled
transmission. It consists primarily of a 4-element torque converter, a compound
planetary gear set, friction and
mechanical clutch assemblies, and a hydraulic pressurization and control system.
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