FORD 2005 Escape v.5 - Manual (Page 157)

If equipped with a tether, perform the following additional steps:
4. Lift the spare tire on end to
access tether attachment (1).
5. Use the lug wrench to remove the
lug nut from the spare tire tether.
6. If not replacing the spare or flat
tire to the underbody storage area,
raise winch up into the installed
position.
7. Use the attached Velcro strap (2)
to tie the tether end to the winch
actuator shaft (if equipped).
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