Honda Civic Owners Manual: Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
Honda Civic Owners Manual / Handling the Unexpected / If a Tire Goes Flat / Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire
- Open the trunk floor lid.
- Take the tool case out of the trunk. Take the jack and wheel nut wrench out of the tool case.
- Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tire.
- Place a wheel block or rock in front and rear of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
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Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire The wheel nut wrench supplied with your vehicle is specially adapted to fit the holder shaft. Do not use any other tool. |
- Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up) ►nder the vehicle body, near the tire that needs to be replaced.
Models with wheel cover
- Put the flat tip of the jack handle bar into
the edge of the wheel cover. Carefully pry
the edge and remove the cover.
► Wrap a cloth around the flat tip of the jack handle bar to prevent scratches on the cover.
All models
- Loosen each wheel nut about one turn ►sing the wheel nut wrench.
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake
gradually
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with a
compact
spare tire. Go to a deal ...
How to Set Up the Jack
Place the jack under the jacking point
closest to the tire to be changed.
Turn the end bracket clockwise as shown in
the image until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking poi ...
See also:
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Safety When Performing Maintenance
Some of the most important safety precautions are given here.
However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in
performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform
a given task.
Maintenance Safety
To reduce the possibility of fire or explos ...
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