2007 Ford Focus Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 164

Roadside Emergencies 5. If equipped with a 6-spoke wheel cover that's bolted on, remove the four plastic nuts by turning counterclockwise 1/4 turn for access to the lug nuts. Note: To avoid damage to the wheel cover, the 6-spoke wheel cover cannot be removed until the tire is off the vehicle. 6. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. 7. The vehicle jacking points are depicted on the yellow warning label on the jack shown here. Depending on which tire is to be changed, locate the jack at the half-moon cutout located approximately six inches (15 cm) from the front wheel opening (1) or approximately 15 inches (38 cm) from the rear wheel opening (2). Jack at the specified locations to avoid damage to the vehicle. 8. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. 9. 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. 10. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 164 2007 Focus (foc) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)