For 1990-2009 cars

### Installation Procedure

Caution: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. Tighten the wheel nuts with your fingers until they are snug. Then, tighten the nuts (in the sequence shown) to the fastener tightening specification shown in Specifications in this Section. Improperly tightened wheel nuts could eventually allow the wheel to come off while the vehicle is moving, possibly causing loss of control, personal injury, and property damage.

1. Install the tire and the wheel.
2. Install the wheel nuts.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the special security wheel lock nut, if equipped. Use a special security wheel lock key located in the front floor console.

Tighten
Tighten the nut in increments of 27 N·m (20 lb ft) in sequence up to 140 N·m (100 lb ft).

4. Install the hub cap or the wheel trim cover, if equipped.

Tighten
Tighten the wheel trim cover to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

5. Install the wheel nut cap, if equipped.
6. Lower the vehicle.