FORD 2003 F-150 v.1 - Manual (Page 186)

Tool Location
Jack handle On top of the radiator support at
the front of the engine
compartment
Key, spare tire lock In the glove box
Removing the spare tire
1. If equipped with a two piece lug wrench, assemble the lug wrench as
shown in the illustration.
• To assemble, screw the parts
together. To disassemble,
unscrew.
2. Attach the spare tire lock key (A)
to the jack handle (B).
3. Fully insert the jack handle
through the bumper hole and into
the guide tube. The key and lock
will engage with a slight push and
counterclockwise turn. Some
resistance will be felt when turning
the jack handle assembly.
4. Turn the handle counterclockwise
until tire is lowered to the ground,
the tire can be slid rearward and the
cable is slightly slack.
5. Remove the retainer from the spare tire.
Roadside Emergencies
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