Honda 2003 Element Owner's Manual page 282

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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)
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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.
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.
Changing a Flat Tire
Remove the wing bolt on the spare
18.
tire mount, and pivot the arm 90°
to the upright position. Then
tighten the wing bolt securely.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
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