Changing a flat tire – HONDA 2008 Civic Hybrid 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 in the tool case.

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

Lower the trunk floor, then close
the trunk lid.

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Changing a Flat Tire

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SPACER CONE

WING BOLT

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.

2008 Civic Hybrid

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