Changing a flat tire – HONDA 2008 Civic Coupe User Manual

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Remove the center cap from the
flat tire.

Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
facility.

Tighten the wheel nuts to:

Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on finger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is firmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts fully.

Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.

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On EX, EX-L and Si models in the U.S.,
and LX, EX, EX-L and Si models in
Canada

Changing a Flat Tire

274

80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)

2008 Civic Coupe

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