F 150 2WD Pickup V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1997)
Spare Tire: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Lower the spare tire.
(1) Insert the drive end of the jack handle through the opening left of the license plate.
(2) 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.
WARNING: THEE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THEE 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 RH KICK PANEL 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.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the spare tire carrier.
(1) Remove the two bolts.
(2) Turn the spare tire carrier to disengage the spare tire carrier from the tabs and remove the spare tire carrier.
