Changing a flat tire – HONDA 2001 Civic Sedan - Owner's Manual User Manual
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Store the wheel cover in the trunk.
Make sure it does not get
scratched or damaged.
Lower the trunk floor, then close
the trunk lid.
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 in the trunk with the
end bracket on the left side. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Store the tool kit.
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Changing a Flat Tire
Taking Care of the Unexpected
267
W
W
I
I
N
N
G
G
B
B
O
O
L
L
T
T
S
S
P
P
A
A
C
C
E
E
R
R
C
C
O
O
N
N
E
E
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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