Taking Care Of The Unexpected - Honda Accord Sedan 1999 Owner's Manual

Changing a Flat Tire
BRAKE HUB
12. Before mounting the spare tire,
wipe any dirt off the mounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully, it may be hot from
driving.

Taking Care of the Unexpected

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 car to the ground and
remove the jack.