Removing The Spare Tire And Jack; Tire Change Procedure - Mercury 2006 Montego Owner's Manual

Roadside Emergencies
• Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack
Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and
seek service as soon as possible.

Removing the spare tire and jack

1. Lift the trunk cargo cover, and
remove the wing nut that secures
the spare tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. Lift and remove the spare tire
from the trunk.
3. Remove the second wing nut that
secures the jack retention bracket
by turning it counterclockwise,
remove the jack kit from the
vehicle.
4. Remove the jack and the wrench
from the felt bag. Fold down the
wrench socket to use to loosen the
lug nuts and to operate the jack.

Tire change procedure

1. Park on a level surface, activate
hazard flashers and set the parking
brake.
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2006 Montego (mgo)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)