Ford Fusion: Changing a Road Wheel / Stowing the Flat Tire Without the Retainer Strap

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.
- Place the wheel in the spare tire well
with the valve stem facing down.
- Install the shorter jack retainer bolt to
the jack bolt-down bracket through the
center of the wheel. Finally, wind the
wheel retainer down to secure the
wheel in place.
- Place the jack and tools back into the
spare tire compartment.
- Replace the carpeted wheel cover.
WARNING: When one of the front
wheels is off the ground, the
transmission alone will not prevent the
vehicle from moving or slipping off the
jack, even if the transmission is in park
(P)...
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...
Other information:
System Operation
System Diagram - Memory Seat
Item
Description
1
Memory Power Seat Motors
2
HS1-CAN
3
PCM
4
BCM
5
HS1-CAN
6
Ignition Switch
7
GWM
8
Memory SET Switch
9
Driver Seat Control Switch
10
MS-CAN
11
DSM
12
MS-CAN
13
DDM
14
Position Sensors
15
Motors
Network Message C..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the turbo bypass valve and boost pressure
sensor electrical connector. Remove the mounting sc..