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Wheels and tires 353 – FORD 2013 Flex v.2 User Manual

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WARNING: Always use the jack provided as original equipment
with your vehicle. If using a jack other than the one provided as

original equipment with your vehicle, make sure the jack capacity is
adequate for the vehicle weight, including any vehicle cargo or
modifications.

Note: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is
being jacked.

1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake and activate hazard
flashers.

2. Place transmission selector lever in position P and turn the engine off.

If the 3rd row seat is stowed in the floor, you will need to unstow it to
access the spare tire and jack.

3. Remove the carpeted floor panel
located in the rear of the vehicle, then
remove the wing nut that secures the
spare tire by turning it counterclockwise.

4. Lift and remove the spare tire from
the trunk.

5. Remove the second wing nut that
secures the jack retention bracket by
turning it counterclockwise, remove the
jack kit from the vehicle.

6. Remove the jack, L-shaped bolt, and
the wrench from the felt bag. Fold down
the wrench socket to use to loosen the
lug nuts and to operate the jack.

7. Block the diagonally opposite
wheel.

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