Wheel - Remove And Install: Remove

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Remove the wheel cap, if equipped. See CAP - WHEEL (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
Loosen the lug nuts.
CAUTION: Use only hand tools to break the lug nuts loose. Power tools should only be used to remove the lug nuts after they have been loosened.

CAUTION: Use a 6 point socket. Do not use a 12 point socket or a specialty socket.
Raise and support the vehicle. See RAISE VEHICLE - 2 POST LIFT .
Remove the lug nuts from the wheel, and then remove the wheel from the vehicle.

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