2009 Honda Ridgeline Owner's Manual - Page 369

Main Menu Table Of Contents Changing a Flat Tire 16.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 the wheel nuts fully. 17.Lower the vehicle to the ground, and remove the jack. BRAKE HUB WHEEL CAP RT/DX model is shown. 14.Remove the wheel nuts and the wheel cap (on RT and Canadian DX models) then remove the flat tire. Handle the wheel nuts carefully; they may be hot from driving. Place the flat tire on the ground with the outside surface facing up. On RT and Canadian DX models 15.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. Taking Care of the Unexpected The wheel cap cannot be removed without first removing the wheel nuts. CONTINUED 365 2009 Ridgeline