1997 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 184
1997 Honda Civic Manual
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Changing a Flat Tire 18.Store the jack in the trunk with the end bracket on the left side. Turn the jack's end bracket to lock it in place. Store the tool kit. WING BOLT SPACER CONE 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. 15.Remove the wheel cover or center cap. Place the flat tire face down in the trunk well. 16.Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt, turn it over, and put it back on the bolt. 17.Secure the flat tire by screwing the wing bolt back into its hole. 19. Store the wheel cover or center cap in the trunk. Make sure it does not get scratched or damaged. 20. Lower the trunk floor, then close the trunk lid. Taking Care of the Unexpected