Wheels and tires – FORD 2015 Fusion User Manual

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9. The vehicle jacking points are shown

here, and can be identified by the
triangle markings on the molding. The
triangle marking may be located on the
side or the underside of the molding.
The jacking points are identified on
vehicles without moldings by a pair of
arrows on the metal flange pointing to
the jacking point between them. Details
are depicted on the warning label on
the jack.

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10.

Place the jack at the jacking point
next to the tire you are changing. Turn
the jack handle clockwise until the
wheel is completely off the ground.

11.

Remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench.

12.

Replace the flat tire with the spare
tire, making sure the valve stem is
facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts
until the wheel is snug against the
hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts
until the wheel has been lowered. If
you are using the temporary tire, the
lug nut washers will not appear to be
flush with the rim. This is normal only
when using the temporary spare tire.

13.

Lower the wheel by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.

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14.

Remove the jack and fully tighten the
lug nuts in the order shown. See
Changing a Road Wheel (page 304).

15.

Put the flat tire, jack and lug wrench
away. Make sure the jack is fastened
securely before you drive.

16.

Unblock the wheel.

Type 2

1.

Park on a level surface, set the parking
brake and activate the hazard flashers.

2. Place the transmission in park (P) and

turn the engine off. For vehicles with a
manual transmission, place the
transmission in reverse (R) after the
engine is turned off.

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