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Wheels and tires – FORD 2014 Transit Connect v.1 User Manual

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5. Detach the first cable by pulling the

cap up and sliding it away from the
wheel. Then turn the end of the cable
so it fits through the slot and remove
the cable and bracket.

6. Detach the second cable by

unscrewing the bolt.

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7.

Block the diagonally opposite wheel.

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8. Insert the wrench end between the rim

and the wheel cover through the gaps
and carefully remove the cover.

9. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half

turn counterclockwise but do not
remove them until the wheel is raised
off the ground.

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10.

Indentations in the sills show the
location of the jacking points.

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11.

Align the slot on top of the jack with
the sheet metal flange indicated by
the jack locator triangle next to the
tire you are changing. Turn the jack
handle clockwise until the wheel is
completely off the ground.

12.

Remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench.

13.

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.

14.

Lower the wheel by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.

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