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.
![Ford Fusion. Stowing the Flat Tire Using the Retainer Strap (If Equipped)](images/stowing_the_flat_tire_using_the_retainer_strap_if_equipped_-1883/1640/ford_fusion_stowing_the_flat_tire_using_the_retainer_strap_if_equipped__534.gif)
- 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.
![Ford Fusion. Stowing the Flat Tire Using the Retainer Strap (If Equipped)](images/stowing_the_flat_tire_using_the_retainer_strap_if_equipped_-1883/1640/ford_fusion_stowing_the_flat_tire_using_the_retainer_strap_if_equipped__535.jpg)
- 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:
Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Pump Components
Item
Description
1
Transmission assembly
2
Transmission fluid auxiliary pump supply tube assembly
3
Check ball (part of the transmission fluid auxiliary pump supply tube)
4
Transmission fluid auxiliary pump-to-transmission case gasket
5
Tran..
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requires that, if a manufacturer or its
representative is unable to repair a motor
vehicle to conform to the vehicle’s
applicable express warranty after a
reasonable number of attempts, the
manufacturer shall be required to either
replace the vehicle with one substantially
identical or repurchase the vehicle and
reimburse the buyer in an amount eq..