Wheel and Tire: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Do not use heat to loosen a seized wheel nut or damage to the wheel and wheel bearing can occur.
- With the weight of the vehicle on the wheels, loosen the wheel nuts.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Remove the 5 wheel nuts.
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly.