Honda 1997 Civic Hatchback Owner's Manual page 163

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Changing a Flat Tire
13.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:
108 N·m (11 kgf·m, 80 Ibf.ft)
Taking Care of the Unexpected
WING BOLT
14. Remove the wheel cover or center
cap.
Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
15.Remove the spacer cone from the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
16. Secure the flat tire by screwing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
17.Store the jack and tool kit back in
the spare tire well.
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.
18. Store the wheel cover or center
cap in the trunk. Make sure it does
not get scratched or damaged.

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