FORD 2013 Explorer v.4 - Manual (Page 403)

Stowing the flat tire
1. Place the third-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 the
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.
402 Wheels and Tires
2013 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012
USA (fus)