Changing a flat tire – HONDA 2011 Element User Manual

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14. Lower the vehicle to the ground,

and remove the jack.

15. 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:
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m, 11 kgf·m)

16. Store the jack in its holder. Turn

the jack's end bracket to lock it in
place. Store the tools.

17. Remove the center cap (if

equipped) from the flat tire, and
store it in the spare tire well.

Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.

Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.

18. Remove the wing bolt on the spare

tire mount, and pivot the arm 90°
to the upright position. Then
tighten the wing bolt securely.

ARM

WING BOLT

CONTINUED

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