354 wheels and tires – FORD 2013 Flex v.2 User Manual

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8. Remove wheel cover (if equipped) with the lug wrench tip and loosen
each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove
them until the wheel is raised off the ground.

9. The vehicle jacking points are shown here, and are depicted on the
yellow warning label on the jack.

Jack at the specific locations to avoid damage to the vehicle.

10. Put the jack in the jack notch next to
the tire you are changing. Turn the jack
handle clockwise until the wheel is
completely off the ground.

11. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.

12. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem
is facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against
the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been
lowered.

13. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.

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Wheels and Tires

2013 Flex (471)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing
USA
(fus)

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