Hyundai Sonata: Removing and storing the spare tire - If you have a flat tire - What to do in an emergencyHyundai Sonata: Removing and storing the spare tire

Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt counterclockwise.

Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt counterclockwise.

Store the tire in the reverse order of removal.

To prevent the spare tire and tools from “rattling� while the vehicle is in motion, store them properly.

    Jack and tools
    The jack, jack handle, and wheel lug nut wrench are stored in the luggage compartment. Pull up the luggage box cover to reach this equipment. (1) Jack handle (2) Jack (3) Wheel lug nut wrench ...

    Changing tires
    1. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake firmly. 2. Shift the shift lever into R (Reverse) with manual transaxle or P (Park) with automatic transaxle. 3. Activate the hazard warn ...

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