Changing a flat tire – HONDA 2013 Insight User Manual

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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.

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

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:

18.

17.

16.

15.

Changing a Flat Tire

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BRAKE HUB

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