Removing The Spare Tire - Ford 2006 Explorer Owner's Manual

Roadside Emergencies
Rotate the wrench socket out from
the handle.

Removing the spare tire

Do not use an impact wrench on the winch drive nut. This will
damage the spare tire winch.
1. Open the cover from the carpeting on cargo floor to expose the winch
drive nut.
2. Insert the lug wrench on the
winch drive nut.
The wrench will stop moving and
forward resistance to turning will be
felt when properly engaged.
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2006 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)