Honda Civic Owner's Manual page 265

WHEEL
NUTS
WHEEL NUTS WHEEL COVER
DX, U.S. LX, and Canadian DX-G
models:
Do not attempt to forcibly pry the
wheel cover off with a screwdriver or
other tool. The wheel cover cannot
be removed without first removing
the wheel nuts.
BRAKE HUB
10. 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.
Changing a Flat Tire
11. 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.
12. Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.
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