Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997)
Wheels: Technician Safety Information
WARNING:
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NEVER RUN THE ENGINE WITH ONE WHEEL OFF THE GROUND; FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN CHANGING A TIRE. THE
WHEEL RESTING ON THE GROUND COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MOVE.
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THE TIRE AND WHEEL MUST ALWAYS BE PROPERLY MATCHED. DO NOT MOUNT A 16-INCH TIRE ON A 16.5-INCH
WHEEL. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSIVE SEPARATION AND CAUSE
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO DETERMINE THE SIZE OF EACH COMPONENT
BEFORE ANY ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS COMMENCE. DO NOT MOUNT A 16.5-INCH TIRE ON A 16-INCH WHEEL. THE
TIRE CAN COME OFF WITHOUT WARNING.
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AFTERMARKET AEROSOL TIRE SEALANTS ARE EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. ALWAYS QUESTION THE CUSTOMER TO
MAKE SURE THESE PRODUCTS HAVE NOT BEEN USED.
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USE ONLY WHEELS AND LUGNUTS THAT HAVE BEEN DESIGNED FOR FORD TRUCKS. AFTERMARKET WHEELS OR
LUGNUTS MAY NOT FIT OR FUNCTION PROPERLY AND COULD HURT YOU OR DAMAGE THE VEHICLE.
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ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES OR A FACE SHIELD WHEN PERFORMING ANY WORK WITH TIRE AND WHEEL
ASSEMBLIES.
CAUTION: Reduce the air pressure as much as possible by pushing the valve core plunger in prior to removing the valve core.
