2012 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 339

Roadside Emergencies Push the button (1) to retract the wrench handle and place the wrench over the raised tab on the lower link and drop the tang (2) through the hole in the diagonally opposite upper link. Turn lead screw of jack clockwise until the arrow aligns with the circle indicator to secure the wrench onto the jack. 1 2 3. Place the jack in the foam tray and secure it with the attached strap. 4. Place the foam tray over the mounting bracket on the floor of the spare tire well. 5. Replace the mini-spare over the jack and secure with wing nut . Stowing the flat tire 1. Place the 3rd row seat in the raised position. 2. Secure the jack kit in the alternate position by inserting the L-shaped bolt through the hole in the side of jack channel as shown. Note: The L-shaped bolt is located in the foam tray near the wheel chock. 3. Stand the flat tire vertically in the mini-spare tub with the tire's valve stem facing rearward toward the rear lift gate back panel. 4. Fasten the flat tire to the rear lift gate back panel by inserting the wing bolt through one of the lug bolt holes in the wheel. 5. Turn the wing bolt clockwise into the threaded hole in the rear lift gate back panel until the tire is secured. 339 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)