2014 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 234

Wheels and Tires 2. Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install the retainer through the wheel center. Pull on the cables to align the components at the end of the cables. 3. Attach the second cable by screwing the bolt into one of the holes in the wheel. 4. Turn the end of the first cable so it fits through the slot and install the cable. Then slide the cap over the retainer. 5. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the tire to its stowed position underneath the vehicle. The effort to turn the jack handle increases significantly when the tire is raised to the maximum tightness. Tighten to the best of your ability. 6. Check that the tire is flat against the frame and is fully tight. Try to push or pull, then turn the tire to be sure it will not move. Loosen and retighten, if necessary. Failure to properly stow the spare tire may result in failure of the winch cable and loss of the tire. 7. Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tire pressure (every six months, per scheduled maintenance information), or at any time that the spare tire is disturbed through service of other components. Return the jack and tools to the storage position in the cargo area. 1 3 4 5 E75442 2 15. 16. 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 232). 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. Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire Note: Failure to follow spare tire stowage instructions may result in failure of cable or loss of spare tire. 1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing up toward the vehicle. 231 Tourneo Connect/Transit Connect (CHC) Canada/United States of America