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Where is the spare tire in a 2002 PT Cruiser?

Where is the spare tire in a 2002 PT Cruiser?

Unlike some other cars, a Chrysler PT Cruiser does not have a spare tire located beneath the rear storage compartment’s carpet. The spare tire is secured to the PT Cruiser’s rear undercarriage in a metal frame.

What size tires does a 2002 PT Cruiser have?

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002 1.6i

Tire Rim
195/65R15 91H 6Jx15 ET37 2.1
195/60R16 91H 6Jx16 ET40 2.1
205/55R16 91H 6.5Jx16 ET40 2.1

What is the bolt pattern on a 2002 PT Cruiser?

Chrysler – Vehicle Bolt Pattern Reference

YEAR MAKE COMMENTS
2001 Chrysler 5 lug 4.5 inch or 114.3 mm High Positive Offset
2002 Chrysler 5 lug 4.5 inch or 114.3 mm High Positive Offset
2003 Chrysler 5 lug 4.5 inch or 114.3 mm High Positive Offset
2004 Chrysler 5 lug 4.5 inch or 114.3 mm High Positive Offset

Where is the spare tire on a Chrysler PT Cruiser?

Remove your spare tire from under the rear of the vehicle by using the jack handle to rotate what Chrysler refers to as the “spare tire drive nut.” The spare tire drive nut is under your car’s rear scuff plate in the right-rear cargo area. Set the PT Cruiser’s parking brake and place the vehicle’s transmission in park.

Where is the drive nut on a PT Cruiser?

Open the small plastic panel cover located on the rear scuff plate, to the right of the rear hatch door’s latching point. Underneath this cover, you will find the drive nut securing the PT’s Cruiser’s spare tire to the undercarriage. Step 5. Fit the lug nut wrench onto the spare tire securing bolt.

How do you raise the Jack on a PT Cruiser?

Use the small end of the lug wrench to pry the hubcap off the wheel and expose the lug nuts. Loosen, but do not take off, the wheel nuts with the wrench by turning them counterclockwise a single turn prior to raising the car with the jack. Place jack directly underneath one of the two built-in jacking locations on the PT Cruiser.

How do you change a tire on a car?

Use the jacking location closest to the tire that needs to be changed. Lift the car with the jack. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. Pull old tire off of the car and replace it with the spare. Replace the lug nuts and tighten them. Lower car back to the ground and then remove the jack.

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Ruth Doyle