Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997)
Spare Tire: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Lower the spare tire.
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Open the rear door.
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Insert the drive end of the jack handle through the opening above the license plate.
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Place the lug wrench on the jack handle. Turn the jack handle until slack is present in the cable.
2. Remove the spare tire.
(1) Slide the retainer through the center of the spare tire assembly.
(2) Remove the spare tire assembly.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO HOISTING,
JACKING OR TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE AIR
SUSPENSION SWITCH LOCATED IN THE REAR JACK STORAGE AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN
UNEXPECTED INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE
DURING THESE OPERATIONS.
