2015 Ford Expedition EL Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 352

Wheels and Tires 351 Note: Pay close attention to the orientation of the bag, because it will have to be reinstalled after changing the tire. 3. Unsnap the wheel lug nut wrench, jack extension and handle from the plastic tray. 4. Remove the jack from the tray assembly. Removing the Spare Tire 1. Remove the jack handle and winch extension from the tray and assemble them. 2. Open the spare tire winch access plug in the bottom of the compartment for the jack and tools tray. 3. Insert the winch extension tool assembly through the access hole in the floor and engage the winch. 4. To remove the spare tire, turn the handle counterclockwise until the tire is lowered to the ground and the cable is slightly slack. 5. Slide the retainer through the center of the spare tire wheel. 6. With the vehicle on level ground, block both sides of the wheel diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the wheel being changed. Do not jack the vehicle on a hill or incline. 7. Turn off the deployable running boards. See the Driving Aids chapter. 8. Obtain the spare tire and jack tools from their storage locations. 9. Use the tip of the jack handle to remove any wheel trim. 10. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground.