HONDA 2008 Element - Manual (Page 231)

Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Store the tools.
Remove the center cap from the
flat tire, and store it in the spare
tire well.
Remove the wing bolt on the spare
tire mount, and pivot the arm 90°
to the upright position. Then
tighten the wing bolt securely.
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:
Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack. 18.
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15.
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WING BOLT
ARM
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 Element
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