1996 Ford Ranger Owner's Manual - Page 226
1996 Ford Ranger Manual
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To remove the spare tire: 1. Use the hex portion of the lug nut wrench to remove the bolt that fastens the hinge to the channel. 2. Swing the hinge away and lower the channel. 3. Unscrew the retaining bolt using the tapered end of the lug nut wrench through the eye of the bolt. 4. Slide the spare tire out. To stow spare tire: 1. Position spare tire, valve stem down, so it is balanced on the support. 2. Replace and tighten retaining bolt using the tapered end of the lug nut wrench through the eye of the bolt. 3. Raise channel to hinge and line up the bolt hole. 4. Install bolt and tighten with the wrench. NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with P265 75R15 AT tires or P235 75R15 AT tires do not stow a flat or inflated full size tire in the spare tire carrier. The carrier is designed to hold the temporary spare which comes with your vehicle. The stowage of a full size tire in the spare tire carrier may damage the tire or the vehicle. The flat full size tire should be stowed and tied down in the pickup box bed until it can be repaired. RWARNING Make sure the spare tire and jacking equipment are stowed and secured in the proper storage location. 226