Honda 2010 Ridgeline Owner's Manual page 369

WHEEL CAP
RT/DX model is shown.
14. Remove the wheel nuts and the
wheel cap (on RT and Canadian
DX models) then remove the flat
tire. Handle the wheel nuts
carefully; they may be hot from
driving. Place the flat tire on the
ground with the outside surface
facing up.
On RT and Canadian DX models
The wheel cap cannot be removed
without first removing the wheel
nuts.
BRAKE HUB
15. 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.
2010 Ridgeline
Changing a Flat Tire
16. Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on finger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is firmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten the
wheel nuts fully.
17. Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.
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