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Roadside emergencies – FORD 2000 Focus User Manual

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Roadside emergencies

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6. Remove the lug nuts with the

lug wrench.
7. Replace the flat tire with the

spare tire, making sure the valve

stem is facing outward. Reinstall

lug nuts until the wheel is snug

against the hub. Do not fully

tighten the lug nuts until the wheel

has been lowered.
When using a temporary tire, the

lug nut washers will not appear to

be flush with the rim. This is

normal when using the temporary

spare tire only.
8. Lower the wheel by turning the

jack handle counterclockwise.
9. Remove the jack and fully

tighten the lug nuts.
10.Put flat tire, jack and lug wrench

away. Make sure jack and flat tire

are fastened so they do not rattle

when you drive.

To restow the jack, adjust the jack

to the half raised position. The jack

has been correctly adjusted for

restowage when the tip of the jack

screw extends 1 inch beyond the

edge on the jack channel as shown.

Reposition the jack under the spare

and fasten with the hold down

screw. Reinstall the spare tire and

lug wrench and fasten into position.
11.On Coupe models, reinstall

lower rocker moulding access door

(if equipped).
12.Unblock the wheels.