2015 Ford Transit Connect Passenger Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 246

Wheels and Tires 1 3 4 E188744 10. Arrows on the sill panel cover show the location of the jacking points (A). E75442 5 2 15. 16. E142553 Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown. Tighten the lug nuts to the correct specification. See Technical Specifications (page 244). Fit the wheel cover onto the rim making sure the valve stem aligns with the indent in the ring on the back of the cover. Tap it with the palm of your hand to lock it into place. 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. Note: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. 12. 13. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. 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. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire Do not raise the spare wheel carrier without the wheel attached. Damage can occur to the winch mechanism if lowered without a wheel attached. Note: Failure to follow spare tire stowage instructions may result in failure of cable or loss of spare tire. Note: Do not lay alloy wheels face down on the ground, this will damage the paint. When stowing the flat tire use a sheet or mat under the wheel to protect the paint. 1. Stow the flat or spare tire with the valve stem facing downward. 14. 243 Transit Connect (CHC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing