Honda 2001 Civic Manual page 271

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15. 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:
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
16.
On HX model in the U.S., Si model in
Canada
Remove the center cap before
storing the flat tire in the trunk
well.
Changing a Flat Tire
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17. Place the flat tire face down in the
spare tire well.
18. Remove the spacer cone from the
wing bolt, turn it over, and put it
back on the bolt.
19. Secure the flat tire by screwing
the wing bolt back into its hole.
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