FORD 2008 Focus v.2 - Manual (Page 180)

5. The vehicle jacking points are
depicted on the yellow warning label
on the jack shown here (2-door
model shown, 4-door model similar).
Depending on which tire is to be
changed, locate the jack
approximately 7 inches (18 cm)
from the front wheel opening (1) or
approximately 17 inches (43 cm)
from the rear wheel opening (2).
Jack at the specified locations
to avoid damage to the vehicle.
WARNING: To lessen the
risk of personal injury, do
not put any part of your body
under the vehicle while changing a
tire. Do not start the engine when
your vehicle is on the jack. The
jack is only meant for changing
the tire.
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 the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the
hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered.
8. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
9. 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.
10. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrench
away. Make sure the jack is fastened
so it does not rattle when you drive.
Unblock the wheels.
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2008 Focus (foc)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Roadside Emergencies
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