Ford Fusion: Changing a Road Wheel / Stowing the Flat Tire Using the Retainer Strap (If Equipped)
You can temporarily stow the full-size road
wheel in the spare tire compartment.
- Find the flat tire retainer strap tucked
inside the jack channel.
- Locate the jack bolt-down bracket.
Push the retainer strap through the jack
bolt-down bracket.
- Put the jack and lug wrench away.
Make sure you fasten the jack so it does
not rattle when you drive.
- Stow the flat tire on the floor in the
cargo area.
- Weave the retainer strap through the
wheel openings.
- Secure the flat tire by tying a flat knot.
You can temporarily stow the full-size road
wheel in the spare tire compartment.
Lift the carpeted wheel cover at an
angle to access the spare tire
compartment...
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING: When you install a wheel, always remove any corrosion, dirt or
foreign
materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the
wheel
hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
300-OTC1585AEPowertrain Lift
300-OTC1819E2,200# Floor Crane, Fold Away
303-1502Lifting Device EngineTKIT-2012A-FLTKIT-2012A-ROW
307-569Disconnect Tool TOC Line (1/2)TKIT-2006U-F/FMTKIT-2006U-FLM/LMTKIT-2006U-ROW1TKIT-2006U-ROW2
Strap Wrench
Adjustable Mounting Arm
Oil Drain Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
The ABS module and HCU are released individually. A new ABS module does not come equipped with an HCU.
NOTE:
The PMI process must begin with the current ABS module installed. If the current ABS module does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool, the tool may prompt for As-Built Data as part of..