Loose Lug Nuts:; In Case of Emergency; Improperly or loosely tightened lug- Page 282

In Case of Emergency

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11. Remove the lug nuts by turning them

counterclockwise; then remove the
wheel.

12. Mount the spare tire making sure the

valve stem is facing outward.

13. Install the lug nuts with the beveled

edge inward. Use the lug nut wrench
to screw the lug nut snug against the
wheel, but do not tighten.

14. Turn the jack handle counterclock-

wise, lower the vehicle and remove
the jack. Use the lug wrench to tighten
the nuts in the order shown.
If you’re unsure of how tight the nuts
should be, have them inspected at a
service station. The specified torque
is 135 N

S

m (13.8 kgf

S

m, 100 ft-lb).

Also, retighten to the specified torque
at 500 miles (800 km), after any wheel
change, or when the lug nuts are loos-
ened.

WARNING

Loose Lug Nuts:
Improperly or loosely tightened lug
nuts are dangerous. The wheel
could wobble or come off. This
could result in loss of vehicle con-
trol and cause a serious accident.
Always securely and correctly
tighten the lug nuts.