FORD 2013 Explorer v.1 - Manual (Page 386)

WARNING: 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.
Note: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is
being jacked.
Note: If the 3rd row seat is stowed in the floor, you will need to unstow
it (raised position) to access the spare tire and jack. Refer to Unstowing
the third row seat in the Seating chapter for this procedure.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake and activate the hazard
flashers.
2. Place the gearshift lever in P (Park) and turn the engine off.
3. Turn the two knobs on the floor
filler counterclockwise, then remove
the floor filler and carpeted floor
panel located in the rear of the
vehicle.
4. Remove the wing nut securing the
spare tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Lift and remove the spare tire from
the spare tire well.
386 Wheels and Tires
2013 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing
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