Operation Manual

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the order
shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
103 N·m (10.5 kgf·m, 76 ft·lbf)
Do not use other tools or any addi-
tional leverage other than your
hands, such as a hammer, pipe or
your foot.
 Vehicles with steel wheels (except compact spare tire)
Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Align the cutout of the wheel orna-
ment with the valve stem as
shown.
 Vehicles with aluminum wheels
Remove the center wheel orna-
ment by pushing from the
reverse side.
Be careful not to lose the wheel
ornament.
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
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