2018 Honda Pilot Owners Manual - Changing a Flat

Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery surface. Apply the parking brake, shift to Park (P), and turn the vehicle off. Turn on the hazard warning lights.

1. Push the rear edge of the handle on the floor lid and open the lid.
   

   Handle

2. Pull and remove the cover. Take the wheel nut wrench and jack handle bar out of the rear side compartment.
   

   Cover

   Wheel nut wrench

   Jack handle bar

3. Loosen the strap, then take the jack out.
   

   Jack

4. Remove the cover and the rubber plug on the cargo area lining to access the shaft for the spare tire hoist.
   

   Cover

   Rubber plug

5. Put the wheel nut wrench with the jack handle bar on the hoist shaft. Turn the wrench to the left to lower the spare tire to the ground.
   

   Jack handle bar

   Wheel nut wrench

6. Keep turning the wheel nut wrench to create slack in the cable.
7. Remove the bracket from the spare tire.
   

   Bracket

8. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up) under the vehicle body, near the tire that needs to be replaced.
   
9. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn using the wheel nut wrench.

1. Place the jack under the jacking point closest to the tire to be changed.
   
2. Turn the end bracket clockwise (as shown in the image) until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point. Make sure that the jacking point tab is resting in the jack notch.
   
3. Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar and the jack handle, until the tire is off the ground.
   

   Jack handle bar

   Wheel nut wrench as jack handle

The following instructions must be followed to use the jack safely:

• Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the vehicle.
• Use the jack provided in your vehicle. Other jacks may not support the weight ("load") or fit the jacking point.
• Do not use while the engine is running.
• Use only where the ground is firm and level.
• Use only at the jacking points.
• Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.
• Do not put anything on top of or underneath the jack.

1. Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.
   
2. Mount the compact spare tire. Replace the wheel nuts, and lightly tighten them.
   
3. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack. Tighten the wheel nuts in the order indicated in the image. Go around, tightening the nuts, two to three times in this order. Do not overtighten the wheel nuts.

If you drive with the spare tire installed, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator appears. The indicator stays on until a regular tire is installed.

1. Remove the center cap and place the flat tire face up under the hoist.
   

   Center cap

2. Insert the hoist bracket into the center hole of the flat tire.
3. Turn the wheel nut wrench with the jack handle bar clockwise until the flat tire rests against the underbody of the vehicle and you hear the hoist click.
   

   Jack handle bar

   Wheel nut wrench

4. Securely put the jack and wheel nut wrench back in the tool case. Store the case in the cargo area.