Honda 2005 Element Owner's Manual page 203

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14. Lower the vehicle to the ground
and remove the jack.
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. Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack's end bracket to lock it in
place. Store the tools.
17. Remove the center cap from the
flat tire, and store it in the spare
tire well.
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.
Changing a Flat Tire
18. Remove the wing bolt on the spare
tire mount, and pivot the arm 90°
to the upright position. Then
tighten the wing bolt securely.
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