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Within this How-To guide you will learn how to change the tire of a 2013 Kia Forte EX. This task is quick and simple, requiring minimal effort. These instructions apply to Kia Forte models 2013 to present.
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Open trunk. Most 2013 models do not have a trunk button on the remote. In order to open trunk, hold down unlock button.
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Remove the three trunk mats, shown in order.
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The bottom, hard plastic mat serves as a surface to lay on, if need, whilst changing tire.
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Spare tire and tools needed to change tire are located under the trunk mats.
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The jack and lug wrench are placed in a styrofoam container on top of the spare tire.
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Turning counterclockwise, unscrew and remove plastic place holder in center of spare tire.
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Loosen lug nuts turning counterclockwise, one turn each.
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Do not loosen lug nuts by circling the tire. Loosen them first in the 1, 3 and 5 positions (shown in red circles; the '1' position pointing north). After loosening the 1, 3 and 5 positions, loosen 2 and 4.
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Do not completely remove ANY lug nuts until tire is raised from ground.
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Place jack under jack plate, under appropriate tire.
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Jack plates are welded to frame with two tabs and raised dots to indicate index with jack.
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Insert jack hook into loop on jack.
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Insert end of jack hook into lug wrench.
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To raise vehicle turn the lug wrench, attached to jack hook, clockwise. Turn until tire is one inch (approximately 30mm) off ground.
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Once tire is elevated, remove lug nuts by hand.
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Be aware that the tire will shift as lug nuts are removed.
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After removing lug nuts, carefully take tire off of frame.
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Place spare tire onto frame.
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Hand tighten lug nuts (the 1, 3 and 5 positions first) until secure.
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Lower vehicle, turning jack counterclockwise, until tire touches ground.
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Tighten lug nuts (again, beginning with the 1, 3 and 5 positions) with lug wrench until secure.
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Congratulations, your tire is changed!
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NOTE: obey the speed limitations of your spare tire. Exceeding the recommended speed is dangerous and can damage the spare.
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Thanks, ive just received this car and have been told its a good one. Have no prior experience with kias though.
2.0 cyclical engine.
