Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2005)
Clean the wheel as necessary and read the build date code. See Figure 2.
Wheel build date codes are shown.
WHEEL REPLACEMENT
WARNING:
ALL REPLACED WHEELS MUST BE PERMANENTLY DISABLED.
1.
Remove the affected wheel/tire from the vehicle.
2.
Following the tire changing equipment manufacturer's instructions, remove the tire from the known suspect wheel.
3.
Install a new valve stem in the new wheel. Mount and balance the wheel and tire assembly.
4.
Reinstall the wheel and tire assemblies. Tighten lug nuts to 129 Nm (95 lb.ft).
5.
Install the wheel covers/hub caps. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN the wheel cover attaching nuts.
6.
Secure the spare tire in the trunk.
WHEEL DEMOLITION
WARNING:
ALL REPLACED WHEELS MUST BE PERMANENTLY DISABLED AS OUTLINED.
WARNING:
WHEN DISABLING A REPLACED WHEEL USING AN AIR CHISEL, PERSONAL PROTECTION DEVICES SUCH AS EYE AND
HEARING PROTECTION ARE REQUIRED.
