2017 LINCOLN MKZ wrench

3.
Block both the front and rear of the wheel
diagonally opposite the flat tire. For
example, if the left front tire is flat, block
the right rear wheel.
4. Remove the carpeted wheel cover.
5. Remove the spare tire bolt securing the spare tire by turning it counterclockwise.
6. Remove the spare tire from the spare tire
compartment. 7. Remove the lug wrench and jack from
the spare tire compartment. 8.
To remove the wrench from the jack, turn
the hex nut on the jack counterclockwise.
This will lower the jack and loosen the
mechanical lock. 9. If your vehicle has a wheel trim, use the
tool supplied to remove it and access the
lug nuts.
10. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise, but do not
remove them until the wheel is raised
off the ground.
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11. The vehicle jacking points are shown
here, and can be identified by the
triangle markings on the molding. The
triangle marking may be located on the
side or the underside of the molding.
The jacking points are identified on
vehicles without moldings by a pair of
arrows on the metal flange pointing to
the jacking point between them. Details
are depicted on the warning label on
the jack. 12.
Place the jack at the jacking point next
to the tire you are changing. Turn the
jack handle clockwise until the wheel
is completely off the ground.
13. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. 14.
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. If you are using the
temporary tire, the lug nut washers will
not appear to be flush with the rim. This
is normal only when using the
temporary spare tire.
15. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 361
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16. Remove the jack and fully tighten the
lug nuts in the order shown. See Technical Specifications (page 365).17.
To store the folded wrench on the jack,
engage the bracket of the jack base on
the wrench feature as shown. Swing
the wrench upward and adjust the
height of the jack until the pin engages
the hole. Tighten the hex nut clockwise
by hand until secure. 18. Put the flat tire, jack and lug wrench
away. Make sure the jack is fastened
securely before you drive.
19. Unblock the wheel.
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Stowing the Flat Tire
You can temporarily stow the full-size road
wheel in the spare tire compartment.
1.
Lift the carpeted wheel cover at an angle
to access the spare tire compartment. 2.
Place the wheel in the spare tire well with
the valve stem facing down.
3. Install the shorter jack retainer bolt to the
jack bolt-down bracket through the
centre of the wheel. Finally, wind the
wheel retainer down to secure the wheel
in place.
4. Place the jack and tools back into the spare tire compartment.
5. Replace the carpeted wheel cover.
Stowing the Flat Tire Using the
Retainer Strap (If Equipped)
You can temporarily stow the full-size road
wheel in the spare tire compartment.
1. Find the flat tire retainer strap tucked inside the jack channel. 2.
Locate the jack bolt-down bracket. Push
the retainer strap through the jack
bolt-down bracket.
3. Put the jack and lug wrench away. Make
sure the jack is fastened so it does not
rattle when you drive.
4. Stow the flat tire on the floor in the cargo
area.
5. Weave the retainer strap through the wheel openings.
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