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Stowing the flat/spare tire and jack, Roadside emergencies – FORD 2011 Edge v.3 User Manual

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3. 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.

4. Remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench.

5. 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.

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

7. Remove the jack and fully tighten
the lug nuts in the order shown.
Refer to Wheel lug nut torque
specifications
later in this chapter
for the proper lug nut torque
specification.

Stowing the flat/spare tire and jack

1. Fully collapse the jack, fold the wrench socket into the handle and
place them both into the bag making sure to secure the tabs.

2. Place the jack assembly in the spare tire well aligning it with the two
vertical studs.

3. Place the tire in the spare tire well over the jack assembly.

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2011 Edge (edg)
Owners Guide, 3rd Printing
USA
(fus)

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