How to Replace Spare Tire 14-17 Subaru Crosstrek
Difficulty: Beginner · About 45 min · Subaru Crosstrek
Change a flat tire on a 2014–2017 Subaru Crosstrek using the factory jack and marked jacking point, securing the vehicle on level ground and tightening the wheel fasteners to the owner's-manual specification.
Tools you will need
- Factory Jack
- Factory Lug Wrench
- Wheel Chock
Parts and supplies
- Vehicle spare tire
Steps
- Retrieve the spare and jack kit
Park on a firm, level surface, set the parking brake, and turn on hazard lights. Lift the cargo liner, remove the jack kit, loosen the spare hold-down, and take the spare tire out of the hatch.
- Secure the flat tire and loosen the lugs
Chock a wheel on the opposite side of the vehicle. Loosen the flat tire's lug nuts while the tire remains on the ground, and confirm the jack is assembled correctly before lifting.
- Lift the car and remove the flat
Place the factory jack only at the marked frame-rail point and raise it until the tire clears the ground. Remove the lug nuts and wheel, keeping hands and feet clear of the vehicle while it is supported.
- Install the spare and lower the car
Place the spare on the hub and start each lug nut by hand. Snug them evenly, lower the jack completely, then tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern to the owner's-manual specification.
- Stow the tools and check the spare
Return the jack and lug wrench to their storage kit and secure the flat tire in the cargo area. Close the hatch and check the spare's pressure and speed rating before continuing the trip.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.