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How to Replace the Spare Tire on a Qashqai?

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KendraLee

09/04/25 8:40am

Steps to replace the spare tire on a Qashqai: 1. Park the car on a flat and solid surface, turn off the engine, and activate the hazard lights; 2. Use the onboard repair tools to loosen the bolts of the tire that needs to be replaced, then lift the car with a jack; 3. Once the car is lifted, remove all the bolts of the tire to be replaced, and then replace it with the spare tire; 4. After replacing the spare tire, slightly tighten the bolts, then lower the car; 5. Once the car is lowered, fully tighten the bolts to complete the tire replacement. The Qashqai is a compact SUV produced by Dongfeng Nissan, available with either a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine or a 1.2L turbocharged engine. In terms of transmission, the Qashqai offers a 6-speed manual or a CVT (simulating 7 speeds).

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DeHayden

09/17/25 2:40am

Last time my X-Trail had a tire blowout on the highway, I immediately pulled over to a flat area, engaged the handbrake firmly, turned on the hazard lights, and placed the triangular warning sign outside the car. The tools and spare tire in the trunk were hidden under the floorboard—I took them out and checked: the cross wrench, jack, and spare tire were all there. Using the wrench, I loosened the five wheel nuts slightly counterclockwise without removing them completely; just loosening them one full turn for the X-Trail's tire structure. I located the jacking point under the car's chassis, usually marked with yellow indicators, and aligned the jack to lift the car until the tire was 1-2 cm off the ground, being careful not to go under the vehicle. Removing the damaged tire required steady handling—it's quite heavy. After mounting the spare tire and aligning the bolt holes, I hand-tightened the nuts for initial fixation. Lowering the jack allowed the spare tire to touch the ground, after which I used the wrench to cross-tighten each nut evenly for balanced force distribution. Since the spare tire is smaller, I drove below 80 km/h and headed to a repair shop within 10-15 km for a proper fix or replacement. Safety is paramount—take your time throughout the process without rushing. Finally, I stored the tools back in place and disposed of the damaged tire properly.

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