392 wheels and tires – FORD 2013 F-150 v.3 User Manual

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Removing the spare tire

1. Use the ignition key to remove
the lock cylinder from the access
hole of the bumper to allow access
to the guide tube. Assemble the
jack handle as shown in the
illustration.

2. Fully insert the jack handle
through the bumper hole and into
the guide tube through the access
hole in the rear bumper.

3. Turn the handle counterclockwise until tire is lowered to the ground,
the tire can be slid rearward and the cable is slightly slack.
4. Slide the retainer through the center of the wheel.

5. Block the diagonally opposite
wheel.

• Obtain the spare tire and jack from their storage locations. Note: The

F-150 SVT Raptor also includes a chock, saddle extension and wing bolt.

• Use the tip of the lug wrench to remove any wheel trim that is

blocking the lug nuts.

6. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise, but do not
remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground.
Note: For the F-150 SVT Raptor, install the saddle extension on the jack
as shown in the jack usage and storage instructions.

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Wheels and Tires

2013 F-150 (f12)
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, February 2013
USA
(fus)

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