1997 FORD WINDSTAR clock

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[CF39200(ALL)01/96]
17-1/2 pica
art:0050015-B
The full console
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[CF39300(ALL)01/96]
Liftgate
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[CF39400(ALL)01/96]
Liftgate opening procedure
[CF39500(ALL)01/96]1.
To open the liftgate, insert the door key into the lock and
turn it clockwise. You can also unlock the latch (but not
release it) with the power door lock system.
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[CF39600(ALL)01/96]2.
Reach under the license plate light shield and release the
liftgate latch by squeezing the paddle handle rearward.
[CF39700(ALL)01/96]3.
To make the gate swing up to the fully opened position, pull
back and upward on the latch paddle handle under or
behind the license plate shield.
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[CF40100(ALL)01/96]
Liftgate closing procedure
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[CF40200(ALL)01/96]1.
To make the liftgate swing downward, reach up and pull the
lower edge of the liftgate (or the loop handle on the inner
trim panel of vehicles with this option) and pull downward.
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[CF40300(ALL)01/96]2.
When you have pulled down the liftgate enough so that you
can reach the license plate light shield, push the shield down
and forward to close the latch and liftgate. At this point, the
latch is not locked.
[CF40400(ALL)01/96]3.
You can lock the liftgate latch by pushing down the
night-lock button (located on the inside of the liftgate at the
bottom of the window) before you pull down and close the
liftgate. You can also lock the liftgate latch by inserting your
vehicle's door key and turning it counterclockwise after you
have closed the liftgate, or by using the power door locks on
the front doors or the power lock switch in the cargo area.
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[CF40500(ALL)01/96]
The liftgate area is only intended for cargo, not passengers. You
can open and close the liftgate from outside the vehicle. It
cannot be opened from inside the cargo area.
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Cargo Net (If equipped)
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The cargo net is designed to hold your cargo upright between
the third row bench seat and the liftgate to prevent it from
moving around the cargo area.
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To install the cargo net:
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[CF40900(ALL)01/96]
Attach the loops on the four corners of the net to the four
retainers on the cargo area rear quarter panels. Pull on the net
to be sure that it is fastened securely.
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[CF41000(ALL)01/96]
RWARNING
Be sure to secure all four loops into the retainers. The
cargo restrained in the net must not exceed 50 lbs.
(22.5 kg) or the net may not stay secured.
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Roadside Emergencies
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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.
[ER07000(ALL)01/96]
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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[ER07300(ALL)01/96]
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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[ER07600(ALL)01/96]
10-1/2 pica
art:0040173-B
Removing the spare tire retainer
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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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[ER09100(ALL)01/96]
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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[ER09200(ALL)01/96]
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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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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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[MC09800(ALL)05/96]
Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is running or
hot. If you must remove the radiator cap, follow these steps to
avoid personal injury that can be caused by escaping steam or
engine coolant.
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[MC09900(ALL)05/96]1.
Turn the engine off and let it cool before removing the
radiator cap. You should exercise care when removing the
cap, even from a cooled engine.
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[MC10000(ALL)05/96]2.
When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the cap
and turn it slowly counterclockwise to the first stop.
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[MC10100(ALL)05/96]3.
Step back while the pressure is released.
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[MC10200(ALL)05/96]4.
When you are sure that all the pressure has been released,
use the cloth to press, turn, and remove cap.
[MC10300(ALL)01/96]5.
Stand away from the radiator opening while removing the
cap. Hot steam may blow out or hot engine coolant may
splash out.
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Freezing Protection
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[MC10500(ALL)05/96]
The factory-installed solution of Ford Premium Cooling System
Fluid and water will protect your vehicle tos35ÊF (s37ÊC).
Check the freeze protection rating of the engine coolant at least
once a year, just before winter.
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Add engine coolant only to the engine coolant recovery
reservoir Ð not to the radiator. If the coolant level is low, add
to the engine coolant recovery reservoir a 50/50 mixture of
water and the type of engine coolant that Ford specifies. If the
coolant recovery reservoir is empty, you should also check the
radiator to see if it is low. Check the coolant level again the
next few times you drive your vehicle.
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Maintenance and Care
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13-1/2 pica
art:0050177-A
Taillamp lens removal
[MC36800(ALL)01/96]4.
Grasp lens along liftgate opening edge and pull straight
rearward until snap attachment releases.
[MC36900(ALL)01/96]5.
Remove bulb and socket by twisting to unlock and pulling
straight out.
[MC37000(ALL)01/96]6.
Remove bulb from socket by pulling straight out from
socket.
[MC37100(ALL)01/96]
To install a taillamp bulb:
[MC37200(ALL)01/96]1.
Insert new bulb into socket by pushing bulb until it is locked
in position.
[MC37300(ALL)01/96]2.
Install socket into lamp by aligning socket to lamp and
turning clockwise until locked in place.
[MC37400(ALL)01/96]3.
Align pins along liftgate edge with holes in body and snap
attachment into retainer.
[MC37500(ALL)01/96]4.
Rock lens around on outer edge and snap in second snap
attachment.
[MC37600(ALL)01/96]5.
Replace two screws along top edge of lens.
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