How to take out the spare tire of the Sylphy?
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The method to take out the spare tire of the Sylphy is: remove the partition in the trunk, and then take out the spare tire from below. The specific steps for replacing the spare tire are: 1. Park the car on a flat and hard road surface, and turn on the hazard lights; in case of rain, snow, or fog, place a triangular warning sign about 100 meters behind the car; 2. Loosen the screws of the tire that needs to be replaced, then use a jack to lift the car; 3. After lifting the car, remove all the screws on the tire and replace it with a new one; 4. After installing the new tire, slightly tighten the screws and lower the car; 5. After lowering the car, fully tighten all the screws on the tire, and the spare tire replacement process is completed. The first generation of the Sylphy was born in 1959, originally named Bluebird, a term derived from the famous work of Belgian writer Maeterlinck, symbolizing the wish to bring happiness and well-being to ordinary families, which aligns perfectly with the car's positioning.
Last time when I helped my neighbor retrieve the spare tire for his Sylphy, I realized there's a proper way to do it. You lift the trunk floorboard to see the cover panel, then pry open the plastic clip to access the spare tire. The key is the large central nut—use the dedicated hook wrench that comes with the car to grip it and turn counterclockwise to loosen. That thing is screwed on extremely tight; you'll need to stand your full weight on the wrench to break it free. Before installing the spare, don't rush—remember to use a small brush to clean rust debris from the inner rim, otherwise it won't seat properly. A tire shop owner taught me a trick: after removal, check the pressure with a gauge. Factory-installed spares often sit unchecked for years and may have dropped to just 1.0 bar pressure, making them even more dangerous if used during a blowout.
As a ten-year Sylphy owner who has retrieved the spare tire no more than three times, I can confirm the location is quite similar between new and old models. Squat in the trunk and first remove the toolkit bag - you'll find a silver bolt cap hidden beneath the foam pad. Don't pry it forcefully; just pinch the edge with your fingernail to flip it open. Key reminder: the spare tire mounting bracket tends to rust. Last time I encountered seized threads, so now I apply grease every six months for maintenance. Best to store removed bolts and caps in a plastic bag - I lost a cap once and ended up with constant metal rattling over speed bumps. Actual retrieval takes about five minutes, something even female drivers can handle independently.
