Honda Civic 2 Door Owner's Manual page 259

WHEEL NUTS
WHEEL NUTS WHEEL COVER
DX, Canadian DX-G , and LX 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
them fully.
12. Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.
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