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:
System Operation
Refer to the PC/ED manual section 1 Description and Operation.
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
Valve cover
2
Turbocharger inlet pipe
3
Air cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe
4
Vapor ejector
5
Turbocharger to CAC (Charge Air Cooler) tube
6
Dual check valve
7
EVAP (Evaporative Emission) canister pur..
Removal
NOTICE:
During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape
or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to
prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove caps, tape
and other protective materials prior to installation.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Before beginning ..