FORD 2005 Freestyle v.3 - Manual (Page 166)

Removing the spare tire and jack
If the 3rd row seat (if equipped) is stowed in the floor, you will need to
unstow it to access the spare tire and jack. Refer to Unstowing the 3rd
row seat in the Seating and Safety Restraint chapter for this
procedure.
1. Remove the carpeted floor panel
located in the rear of the vehicle,
remove the wing nut that secures
the spare tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. Lift and remove the spare tire
from the trunk.
3. Remove the second wing nut that
secures the jack retention bracket
by turning it counterclockwise,
remove the jack kit from the
vehicle.
4. Remove the jack and the wrench
from the felt bag. Fold down the
wrench socket to use to loosen the
lug nuts and to operate the jack.
Tire change procedure
1. Park on a level surface, activate
hazard flashers and set the parking
brake.
2005 Freestyle (219)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Tires, Wheels and Loading
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