Wheel and Tire - Single Rear Wheel (SRW): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Ford Pickup, 2011 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2011 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2011 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If equipped, remove the wheel cover.
Check the torque for all of the wheel nuts. If any wheel nuts have a torque above 312 Nm (230 lb-ft), install all new wheel studs on that wheel hub. For additional information, Refer to the appropriate information for the procedure.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the wheel nuts and the wheel and tire assembly.
NOTE: Do not use heat to loosen a seized wheel nut or damage to the wheel and wheel bearing an occur.