1997 Ford Expedition Owner's Manual - Page 144

Roadside emergencies Removing the jack handle 1. Open the hood. 2. Un-snap the end of the handle that is retained by the clip on the top of the windshield washer bottle. 3. Un-snap the shaft of the handle from the two retaining clips attached to the top of the radiator shroud. Removing the jack and tools 1. Locate the access panel on the interior trim. Lift and rotate the two panel retaining clips and remove panel. 2. Un-snap the wheel lug nut wrench, instructions and work gloves from their retaining bracket. 3. Remove the jack by turning the thumbwheel counterclockwise to relieve tension against the stowage bracket. Removing the spare tire 1. Open the rear liftgate. 2. Insert the straight end of the jack handle into the rear access hole located just above the rear bumper. • Forward motion will stop and resistance to turning will be felt when properly engaged. 3. Turn the handle counterclockwise until tire is lowered to the ground and the cable is slightly slack. 145