Remove the 2006 Pontiac Montana wheel and tire. Remove the brake pad Springs. The brake pads will come off. Reverse the process to install the new brake pads.
It has a spare
Yes. As originally equipped, all new cars are equipped with a "safety spare," a light-weight spare tire that will get you to the nearest garage or dealership.
It is not illegal. Some cars do not have spare tires nor a place to store a spare. Example would be a new Corvette.
If equipped with spare tire lock, attach key to crank. Open rear cargo doors. If a cover plate covers the hold for the spare tire winch, remove the cover plate. Insert crank into hole until it engages the winch, then turn counterclockwise. If it won't turn: The winch is broken (usually caused by corrosion.) Cut the cable holding the spare tire up to get the tire out of the way, then install a new spare tire winch.
Salvage yards have hundreds of them.
If the tire you are replacing is still in relatively good condition, it can be used for a spare. Look for area's of tread that are worn down to the metal. If you see these, don't keep the tire.
Your dealership should be your first stop to ask about getting a spare tire. That being said there should be a Goodyear Tires somewhere around there to get a spare.
If it's not in a spot, which is really convenient to the spare, or new tire, then just keep it stowed in the back.
you will need to call a pontiac dealer and get an activation code, because of the anti-theift system.
Should work 1999-2006 Pontiac Montana. To create spare key: 1) Place alread programmed key into ignition. Cycle ignition from OFF - ON(RUN) - OFF. 2) Within 15 seconds, insert the new transponder key in the ignition. 3) Turn the key to ON(RUN) or START. 4) The theft "Security" light will go on then off. Turn key to "OFF" position. 5) The key will now start the vehicle.
To change a tire you will need a jack to lift the car, a spare tire, and a tool to remove the bolts of the tire. Use the jack first to lift the car, then remove the tire, replace it with the new one, and tighten the bolts.