Changing a flat tire – HONDA Accord xl 2007 Fit User Manual

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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.

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

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.

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

Remove the center cap before
storing the flat tire.

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On Sport model:

Changing a Flat Tire

210

For
normal
tire

For
spare
tire

80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)

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