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.

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 center 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.