Honda Civic Owners Manual: Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire

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Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire

Open the trunk floor lid.

Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire

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.

Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire

Place a wheel block or rock in front and rear of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.

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.

Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire

Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up) ►nder the vehicle body, near the tire that needs to be replaced.

Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire

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.

Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire

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 ...

Honda Civic Owners Manual: Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tire

Changing a Flat Tire

How to Set Up the Jack

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