Roadside emergencies – FORD 2003 Explorer Sport Trac v.2 User Manual

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Location of the spare tire and tools

The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following
locations:

Tool

Location

Spare tire

Under the vehicle, just in front of
the rear bumper

Jack, Jack handle, jack handle

extension, wheel lug nut wrench

In the passenger side rear cab
compartment behind the access
door in trim panel

Removing the jack

To remove the jack, turn the
thumbwheel (1) counterclockwise,
then remove the jack (2), lug
wrench (3) and jack handles (4)
from the bracket.

Installing the jack

To install the jack, place the jack handles (4) in the clips, then replace
the lug wrench (3). Note: The square hole fits over the peg (5) on the
jack stowage bracket. Ensure that the lug wrench handle is seated under
the nib at the base of the peg. Fully lower the jack (2) by turning the
thumbwheel (1) clockwise, then install the jack (2) by placing the base
of the jack onto the stands (6). Place the plastic clip that is attached to
the lug nut wrench between the head of the jack and the head of the lug
wrench. Turn the thumbwheel (1) clockwise to raise the jack between
the stands (6) and the top of the lug wrench (3).

Removing the spare tire

1. Assemble the jack handle with the spade end to the lug wrench as
shown in the illustration.

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