Ford Thunderbird (2004 year). Manual — part 33

Fuse/Relay

Location

Fuse Amp

Rating

Power Distribution Box

Description

27

30A**

SSP1

28

30A**

REM -Right front window

29

30A**

Rear defroster

30

—

Not used

31

40A**

Convertible top motor

32

30A**

SSP2

Relay 001

Full ISO

SSP1

Relay 002

Full ISO

SSP4

Relay 003

Full ISO

Rear defroster

Relay 004

Full ISO

SSP3

Relay 005

Full ISO

SSP2

Relay 006

—

Not used

Relay 007

1/2 ISO

Fuel pump

Diode 01

—

Not used

Diode 02

1A

Fuel pump relay coil

*Mini fuses **Cartridge fuses

CHANGING THE TIRES

If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.

The use of tire sealants may damage your tires.

Temporary spare tire information

Your vehicle may have a temporary or full-size spare tire. The temporary
spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller than a regular
tire and is designed for emergency use only. Drive cautiously and replace
the temporary spare tire as soon as possible.

If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not follow
these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control

of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others.

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When driving with the temporary spare tire do not:
• exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)
• load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the

Safety Compliance Label

• tow a trailer
• use tire chains
• drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicle’s reduced

ground clearance

• try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel
• drive for long distances when the temporary-use spare is on
• use the wheel for any other type of vehicle
• use more than one temporary spare tire at a time
Use of a temporary spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking performance
• Comfort and noise
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs
• Winter driving capability

Tire change procedure

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.

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3. Lift the trunk cargo cover and
remove the spare tire, jack and tool
bag with lug wrench.

4. Loosen each wheel lug nut
one-half turn counterclockwise but
do not remove them until the wheel
is raised off the ground.

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5. Put the jack in the jack notch
next to the tire you are changing.
Turn the jack handle clockwise until
the wheel is completely off the
ground.

Never use the rear differential
as a jacking point.

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.

6. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
7. 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.
If you are using the temporary tire, the lug nut washers will not appear
to be flush with the rim. This is normal only when using the temporary
spare tire.
8. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.

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