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Stopping and securing the vehicle, Removing the spare tire and jack, Roadside emergencies – FORD 2008 Taurus X User Manual

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Stopping and securing the vehicle

1. Park on a level surface, set the
parking brake and activate hazard
flashers.

2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park)
and turn engine off.

Removing the spare tire and jack

If the 3rd row seat (if equipped) is stowed in the floor, you will need to
unstow it to access the spare tire and jack. Refer to Unstowing the 3rd
row seat
in the Seating and Safety Restraint chapter for this
procedure.

1. Remove the carpeted floor panel
located in the rear of the vehicle,
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.

2008 Taurus X (219)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

Roadside Emergencies

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