Changing a Tire on a Honda Pilot
To change a tire on a Honda Pilot, you will need a few tools and follow a step-by-step process. Here’s a general guide on how to change a tire on a Honda Pilot:
1. Find a safe location: If you have a flat tire while driving, find a safe place to pull over, away from traffic lanes. Turn on your hazard lights to alert other drivers.
2. Prepare the necessary tools: Make sure you have the following tools ready:
– Jack
– Lug wrench
– Spare tire or new tire(s)
– Owner’s manual
3. Park the vehicle: Park the Honda Pilot on firm, level, and non-slippery ground. Put the transmission in Park and apply the parking brake. If you are towing a trailer, unhitch it.
4. Remove the cover: The tools and jack are usually located behind a cover in the cargo area on the driver’s side. Remove the cover by pushing the top of it.
5. Loosen the lug nuts: Use the lug wrench to loosen the lug nuts on the flat tire. Turn the wrench to the left (counter-clockwise) to loosen them. You may need to remove the hubcap before accessing the lug nuts.
6. Position the jack: Place the jack under the jacking point closest to the tire that needs to be changed. Turn the dial at the bottom of the jack to the right until the top of the jack contacts the jacking point. Make sure the jacking point tab is resting in the jack notch.
7. Raise the vehicle: Use the jack to raise the Honda Pilot until the flat tire is off the ground. Be cautious and ensure the vehicle is stable before proceeding.
8. Remove the lug nuts and flat tire: Completely remove the lug nuts and set them aside. Take off the flat tire and place it aside.
9. Install the spare tire: Take the spare tire and align it with the wheel studs. Push it onto the studs until it is fully seated.
10. Tighten the lug nuts: Hand-tighten the lug nuts onto the wheel studs. Use the lug wrench to tighten them further, but avoid over-tightening. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern to ensure even tightening.
11. Lower the vehicle: Use the jack to lower the Honda Pilot until the spare tire touches the ground. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern.
12. Check the tire pressure: After changing the tire, it’s important to check the tire pressure of the spare tire. Refer to your owner’s manual for the recommended tire pressure.
Please note that this is a general guide, and it’s always recommended to consult your Honda Pilot’s owner’s manual for specific instructions and safety precautions. If you’re not comfortable changing the tire yourself, it’s best to seek assistance from a professional or a roadside assistance service.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Contents
- Where do I put the jack under my car?
- Does the Honda Pilot have a full-size spare tire?
- How do you lower the spare tire on a 2015 Honda Pilot?
- How do you change a tire step by step?
- How do you remove the spare TYRE on a Honda Pilot?
- Where is my car jack located?
- How to change the spare tire?
- Where is the car jack in a Honda Pilot?
- Can you change a tire by yourself?
- Is it easy to replace a tire by yourself?
Where do I put the jack under my car?
Locate the jack point on the vehicle
Your owner’s manual should give you the location of jack points. Usually there’s one on each side behind the front wheels and in front of the back wheels, close to the rocker panels. There may be central jack points located behind the bumpers (front and rear).
Does the Honda Pilot have a full-size spare tire?
The Pilot TrailSport—befitting its expected use in more challenging conditions—is equipped with a full-size, all-terrain spare tire.
How do you lower the spare tire on a 2015 Honda Pilot?
And a bolt down here. When you spin this it’s going to take the spare tire down to the ground. Once the cable is retracted you can slip this through your wheel and gain access to the spare tire.
How do you change a tire step by step?
Below, I’ve broken down how to change a tire in 10 simple steps.
- Find a Safe Place to Pull Over.
- Check for Materials.
- Loosen the Lug Nuts.
- Lift Your Vehicle Off the Ground.
- Remove the Lug Nuts and the Tire.
- Place the Spare Tire on the Car.
- Replace the Lug Nuts.
- Lower Your Vehicle and Begin Tightening.
How do you remove the spare TYRE on a Honda Pilot?
You’ll be able to remove. It once the tire is on the floor. You’ll just take this piece and tuck it up through the center cap.
Where is my car jack located?
Under the Floor of the Trunk
Typically, the floor of the trunk functions as a cover flap that can be lifted to expose an extra storage area; this is also a common storage location for spare tires. Sometimes the jack is held down by a screw mechanism or rubber band so it stays secure in its compartment.
How to change the spare tire?
Likely it will be a smaller temporary tire or a donut. Hand tighten the lugs then give them a quarter turn with the wrench while the car is still jacked.
Where is the car jack in a Honda Pilot?
So almost every car has these reinforced points so see on this car. It’s got these reinforced pieces of metal right here that’s where your Jacks go your jack your jack stands.
Can you change a tire by yourself?
With the right tools, it is absolutely safe and okay to change your tires. When you change your own tires, you know exactly what has been done to the car, and there is no question of whether the work was done correctly. You also save the money you would have spent on labor at a mechanic’s shop.
Is it easy to replace a tire by yourself?
It’s easier than you think. Changing your own tires is a job you can handle yourself if you already have rims attached to your tires. Anyone can do it, it just takes knowledge, practice and confidence to build the skill.