Step 1
Safety First: Park your car in a safe location, engage the parking brake, and turn on hazard lights.
Step 2
Gather Tools: Locate and retrieve the car jack, lug wrench, and spare tire from your vehicle's storage.
Step 3
Loosen Lug Nuts: Use the lug wrench to slightly loosen the lug nuts on the flat tire.
Step 4
Position the Jack: Locate a secure jacking point on the vehicle's frame and use the jack to lift the car off the ground.
Step 5
Remove Lug Nuts: Fully remove the loosened lug nuts and keep them safe.
Step 6
Remove Flat Tire: Carefully take off the flat tire and set it aside.
Step 7
Mount Spare Tire: Place the spare tire onto the wheel hub and align it with the lug bolts.
Step 8
Hand-Tighten Lug Nuts: Thread lug nuts onto the lug bolts by hand to ensure proper alignment.
Step 9
Lower the Vehicle: Carefully lower the vehicle back to the ground.
Step 10
Tighten Lug Nuts: Use the lug wrench to tighten lug nuts in a crisscross or star shape pattern.
