Roadside emergencies – FORD 2002 Explorer v.2 User Manual

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To lessen the risk of
personal injury, do not put

any part of your body under the
vehicle while changing a tire. Do
not start the engine when your
vehicle is on the jack. The jack is
only meant for changing the tire.

Never use the front or rear

differential as a jacking point.

8. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.

9. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is
facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts, cone side in, until the wheel is
snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel
has been lowered.

10. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.

11. Remove the jack and fully
tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown.

12. Replace beauty cap, stow the
jack and tools in their respective
locations, making sure they are fully
secured so they do not rattle when
you drive.

13. Unblock the wheels.

Stowing the spare tire

1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing in the direction
specified on the Tire Changing Instructions located with the jack
hardware.

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