Flat Tires 431 vehicle higher than necessary.
11. Remove the wheel nuts and the flat tire.
12. Before putting the spare tire on, clean the mounting surface of the wheel and hub with a cloth.
13. Put on the spare tire. Replace the wheel nuts. Tighten them by hand.
WARNING
Do not use oil or grease on the wheel studs or nuts when the spare tire is installed. This could cause the nuts to become loose and lead to an accident.
14. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle.
15. Use the wheel nut wrench to securely tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque, following the tightening order in the illustration. For the wheel nut tightening torque, refer to“ Tires” FP510. Never use your foot on the wheel nut wrench or a pipe extension on the wrench because you may exceed the specified torque. Have the wheel nut torque checked at the nearest automotive service facility.
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16. Store the flat tire in the spare tire compartment. Install with the support holder facing upward and secure the flat tire by firmly tightening the attaching bolt.
NOTE
If you cannot fix the flat tire firmly, try turning the support holder upside down.
17. Store the jack, jack handle and wheel nut wrench in their storage locations.
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In Case of Emergency
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