Changing a flat tire, 2008 pilot – HONDA 2008 Pilot User Manual

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Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the flat tire is off the
ground.

Before mounting the spare tire,
wipe any dirt off the mounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully; it may be hot from
driving.
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.

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:

Remove the center cap from the
flat tire, and place the flat tire up
under the hoist.

Remove the wheel nuts and the
flat tire. Temporarily place the flat
tire on the ground with the outside
surface of the wheel facing up.

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

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EXTENSION

BRAKE HUB

WHEEL NUT WRENCH

80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)

2008 Pilot

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