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Changing a flat tire – HONDA 2010 Element User Manual

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On LX model
Do not attempt to forcibly pry the
wheel cover off with a screwdriver
or other tool. The wheel cover
cannot be removed without first
removing the wheel nuts.

12. Before mounting the spare tire,

wipe any dirt off the mounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully; it may be hot from
driving.

13. 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.

WHEEL NUTS

WHEEL NUTS

WHEEL COVER

BRAKE HUB

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