2007 Mercury Monterey Spare tire

Removing the spare tire
1. Open liftgate and lift flap in the
carpeting on the rear tub cargo floor
to expose the hex nut. Insert the
lug nut wrench on the hex nut in
cargo floor.
2. Turn the wrench
counterclockwise until cable is slack
and tire can be slid rearward.
3. Remove the primary retainer from
the center of the tire.
Note:Do not stow the full size tire or any flat tire under the vehicle.
Stowing the primary tether
Note:Ifno tireis to be stowed
under the vehicle, raise the primary
tether by turning the wrench
clockwise until the hex nut ratchets.
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Tire change procedure
When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxle
alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the
jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park).
To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire,
be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions)
the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the
vehicle) to the tire being changed.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be
seriously injured.
1. Park on a level surface, activate
hazard flashers and set parking
brake.
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park),
turn engine off, and block the
diagonally opposite wheel.
3. Remove the spare tire, jack and
lug wrench.
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If Ford Accessory Running Boards
have been installed, use the jack
adapters supplied with the running
boards as described on the inside of
the jack storage area.
6. Locate the jack notch next to the
door closest to the tire you are
changing, then place the jack on the
frame rail directly behind the notch.
7. Turn the jack handle clockwise
until the wheel is completely off the
ground.
To lessen the risk of
personal injury, do not put
any part of your body under the
vehicle while changing a tire. Do
not start the engine when your
vehicle is on the jack. The jack is
only meant for changing the tire.
8. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
9. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is
facing outward. Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub.
Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered.
10. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
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11. Remove the jack and fully
tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown. Refer toWheel lug nut
torque specificationslater in this
chapter for the proper lug nut
torque specification.
12. Installing the optional wheel
cover or center ornament:
•If equipped with a bolted-on
wheel cover, install the wheel
cover and tighten the five plastic nuts until they click (do not use
power tools on these nuts).
•If equipped with the center ornament, install the center ornament by
snapping it back into place.
13. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrench away in the proper stowage
locations.
Stowing the flat and full-size tire
Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
Do not install the flat tire or any full size tire underneath the
vehicle.
Remove tether kit from the jack storage area.
1. Place tire upright inside the vehicle near the rear of the vehicle with
the valve stem facing the front of the vehicle.
2. Pass the cable retainer through the center of the wheel.
3. Raise the tire and secure both ends of the cable with the wing nut
provided in the tether cable kit, by installing it on the luggage back panel
and turning the wing screw clockwise. You will hear an audible click
when the tire is properly secured.
4. Check that the flat tire is properly secured.
Stowing the spare tire
1. Lay the spare, inflated tire on the ground with the valve stem facing
down.
2. Insert the primary wheel retainer through the center of the wheel.
3. Use the winch mechanism to pull, and raise the tire under the vehicle.
4. Raise the tire by turning the lug nut wrench clockwise until the hex
nut ratchets.
1
4 3
2 5
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The effort to turn the jack handle increases significantly and the spare
tire carrier ratchets or slips when the tire is raised to the maximum
tightness. Tighten to the best of your ability, to the point where the
ratchet/slip occurs, if possible. The spare tire carrier will not allow you to
overtighten. If the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips with little effort,
take the vehicle to your authorized dealer for assistance at your earliest
convenience.
5. Check that the tire lies flat against the frame and is properly
tightened. Try to push or pull, then turn the tire to be sure it will not
move. Loosen and retighten, if necessary. Failure to properly stow the
spare tire may result in failure of the winch cable and loss of the tire.
Note:Visually check to make sure the wheel plate is resting flat against
the tire.
6. Repeat this tightness check procedure when servicing the spare tire
pressure (every six months, perscheduled maintenance information),
or at any time that the spare tire is disturbed through service of other
components.
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km)
after any wheel disturbance (rotation, flat tire, wheel removal, etc.).
Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque*
lb.ft. N•m
12x 20 100 135
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
When a wheel is installed, 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. Ensure that any fasteners that attach the rotor to
the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting
surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal
contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to
loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion,
resulting in loss of control.
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panic alarm ...............................99
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................101
replacing the batteries ...........100
Roadside assistance ..................224
Roof rack .....................................89
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........144
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........135, 138, 140–142
Safety Canopy ...........................161
Safety defects, reporting ..........257
Safety
restraints ...........135, 138, 140–142
BeltMinder
............................145
extension assembly ................143
for adults .........................140–142
for children .....................164–165
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................136
safety belt maintenance .........144
warning light and chime ........145
Safety seats for children ..........168
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................301
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ......................135
Seats ..........................................110
child safety seats ....................168
front seats .......................111–113
memory seat .....................99, 114
second row seats ....117, 120–121
third row
seats .................121, 128, 132–134
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............106–107Servicing your vehicle ..............265
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) ...................237
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................297, 300
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................298
Speed control ..............................68
Starting your vehicle ........208–210
jump starting ..........................244
Steering wheel
controls ......................................71
tilting .........................................54
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................54
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....193
Warning Displays ......................10
Tires ...................................179–180
alignment ................................187
care ..........................................183
changing ..........................237, 239
checking the pressure ............183
inflating ...................................181
label .........................................192
replacing ..................................185
rotating ....................................187
safety practices .......................186
sidewall information ...............188
snow tires and chains ............197
spare tire .................................235
terminology .............................180
tire grades ...............................180
treadwear ........................179, 184
Towing .......................................203
recreational towing .................207
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