Wheel & Tire: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If equipped, turn the air suspension service switch to the OFF position.
- If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system.
- Remove the wheel cover or ornament and loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
- Remove the wheel and tire from the vehicle.
- Remove the wheel nuts.
- Remove the wheel and tire.
WARNING:
Shut off the electrical power to the air suspension system prior to hoisting or jacking an air suspension equipped vehicle. Failure to do so may result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which may result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
article. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE:
Do not use heat to loosen a seized wheel nut. Heat can damage the wheel and wheel bearings.
NOTE:
Do not use heat to loosen a seized wheel. Heat can shorten the life of the wheel and damage the wheel bearings. If the wheel cannot be removed by hand, use a wheel puller.