Changing a flat tire – HONDA 2007 Civic Sedan - Owner's Manual User Manual

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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:

Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.

Remove the spacer cone from the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.

Secure the flat tire by screwing
the wing bolt back into its hole.

Store the jack and tools in the tool
case. Place the tool case in the
center of the flat tire.

Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.

Lower the trunk floor, and close
the trunk lid.

Remove the center cap before
storing the flat tire in the trunk
well.

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

Changing a Flat Tire

260

WING BOLT

SPACER
CONE

For normal
tire

For spare
tire

80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)

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.

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