FORD WINDSTAR 1997 1.G Owners Manual

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Removing the spare tire
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[ER06900(ALL)01/96]1.
Open the liftgate and find the plastic hex nut cover in the
carpeting of the cargo area. Lift the cover to expose the hex
nut.
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17-1/2 pica
art:0050024-B
The spare tire cover
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[ER07100(ALL)05/96]2.
Find the lug wrench in the tool kit located behind the jack in
the right cargo area side panel.
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[ER07200(ALL)01/96]3.
Fit the hex-shaped end of the lug wrench over the hex nut
in the floor of the cargo area. Turn counterclockwise until
the cable extends far enough to lower the spare tire to the
ground.
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10-1/2 pica
art:0040172-B
The spare tire in the lowered position
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[ER07400(ALL)01/96]4.
Continue to turn the hex nut counterclockwise until the
spare tire retainer can be seen for removal.
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[ER07500(ALL)01/96]5.
Remove the retainer from the center of the wheel. It may be
necessary to lift one end of the tire to disengage the retainer.
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10-1/2 pica
art:0040173-B
Removing the spare tire retainer
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[ER08400(ALL)01/96]2.
Get out the spare tire and jack. See previous section for
instructions on spare tire removal. The jack is located in the
rear storage compartment in the right door panel of the
cargo area. Remove wing bolt to unfasten jack.
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17-1/2 pica
art:0050043-C
Jack storage
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[ER08600(ALL)01/96]3.
Insert the tapered end of the jack handle behind the wheel
cover of the tire to be changed and gently pry it off. When
you want to replace the wheel cover, simply align the valve
stem to the slot in the cover and press it back on.
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13-1/2 pica
art:0050044-A
Wheel cover removal
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If you have the optional cast-aluminum wheels, remove the
wheel cap to gain access to the lug nuts. To remove the cap,
insert the tapered end of the jack handle behind the notch in
the wheel and gently pry the cap off. To replace it, press it back
on.
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13-1/2 pica
art:0050045-A
Wheel cover removal (optional cast aluminum wheels)
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[ER09000(ALL)01/96]4.
Fit the hex-shaped end of the lug wrench over the wheel lug
nuts and loosen them one-half turn (counterclockwise). Do
not remove the wheel lug nuts until you raise the tire off the
ground.
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If your vehicle has the optional locking lug nuts, you must
use the lug nut removal tool provided with your vehicle's
tool kit.
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Anti-theft lug nut
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[ER09300(ALL)01/96]5.
Fit the jack under the proper jacking point indicated by the
notch in the bottom of the door frame panel.
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10-1/2 pica
art:0050210-B
The notches for the jack
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13-1/2 pica
art:0050047-B
Jack placement
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NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with running boards, refer
to the following illustration before jacking.
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33-1/2 pica
art:0050211-A
Jacking information for running boards
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17-1/2 pica
art:0050118-A
The jack and handle assembly
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[ER10400(ALL)01/96]7.
Turn the lug nut wrench (attached to the jack handle)
clockwise to raise the vehicle off the ground.
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[ER10500(ALL)01/96]8.
Remove the wheel lug nuts with the lug nut wrench.
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[ER10600(ALL)01/96]9.
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire.
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[ER10700(ALL)01/96]10.
Place the wheel lug nuts on the spare tire. Use the lug nut
wrench to screw the lug nuts snug against the wheel, but do
not tighten fully.
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[ER10800(ALL)01/96]11.
Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
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[ER10900(ALL)01/96]12.
Use the wheel lug wrench to tighten lug nuts in the
appropriate sequence. Re-check for complete tightness.
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