2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 139

Tires, Wheels and Loading Removing the spare tire 1. Assemble the jack handle with the spade end to the lug wrench as shown in the illustration. • To assemble, depress button and slide the pieces together. To disassemble, depress the button and pull the pieces apart. 2. Insert the jack handle into the opening just above the rear bumper. The handle will stop moving forward 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 slack. Slide the tire rearward. 4. Remove the retainer from the center of the spare tire. Stowing the jack and tools 1. Install the jack handles into the clips. 2. Install the lug wrench ensuring that the square hole is over the peg on the bracket. Ensure that the lug wrench handle is seated below the nib at the base of the peg. 3. Install the jack on the bracket and place the plastic clip that is attached to the lug wrench between the head of the jack and the head of the lug wrench. Turn the thumbwheel clockwise to raise the jack between the stands and the top of the lug wrench. 139 2005 Explorer Sport Trac (p27) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)