FORD 2013 Explorer v.1 - Manual (Page 390)

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.
390 Wheels and Tires
2013 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing
USA (fus)