2004 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 251

Changing a Flat Tire WING BOLT 16.LX, EX, and EX-V6 models Remove the center cap before storing the flat tire in the trunk well. For For spare normal tire tire 17.Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire well. 18.Remove the spacer cone from the wing bolt, turn it over, and put it back on the bolt. 19.Secure the flat tire by screwing the wing bolt back into its hole. 20.Store the jack in its holder. Turn the jack's end bracket to lock it in place. Replace the cover. Store the tools. SPACER CONE 13.Put on the spare tire. Put the wheel nuts back on finger-tight, then tighten them in a crisscross pattern with the wheel wrench until the wheel is firmly against the hub. Do not try to tighten them fully. 14.Lower the vehicle to the ground and remove the jack. 15.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: 80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m) 252 Taking Care of the Unexpected