2008 Honda Element Owner's Manual - Page 231
2008 Honda Element Manual
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Changing a Flat Tire 16.Store the jack in its holder. Turn the jack's end bracket to lock it in place. Store the tools. 17.Remove the center cap from the flat tire, and store it in the spare tire well. ARM Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants. 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) Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving. WING BOLT 18.Remove the wing bolt on the spare tire mount, and pivot the arm 90° to the upright position. Then tighten the wing bolt securely. Taking Care of the Unexpected CONTINUED 227 2008 Element