Removing the spare tire

[sohcmike]

I looked in the owners manual and can't find the slot to put the hand crank in to lower the spare. I'm sure its very basic but i can't find it. Can anyone tell me how its done. Sorry if this is a dumb question.

 

[koda2000]

there's a round hole in between the rear bumper and the floor. it's about in the center.

 

[sohcmike]

Thanks man. I was putting on rear shocks and was ready to break out the torches!

 

[drdoom]

I think you hav e to raise the tailgate to access the hole.

 

[koda2000]

I think you hav e to raise the tailgate to access the hole.

true dat.

 

[RobbyKlotz]

Is there something that goes on the end of the rod that goes into the hole or anything? I have the 2 rods, and I saw nothing on the end that looks like it could engage that crank in there. Wondering if I am missing something.

 

[colintrax]

It's just a j hook. Put the 2 pieces together, then slide the lug wrench over the end for a handle.

 

[RobbyKlotz]

Oh well, I have the two rods, but no J hook on the end. Probably got lost before I bought the explorer.

Thanks for the reply.

 

[drdoom]

Those j hooks have been known to break off.

 

[smegun]

found it after you remove the bumper pad and tailgate guard there is the hole and the plane crow bar with the spade end works in the hole I was trying to unscrew it by rotating the tire from the ground like some other cars I know what a wing nut

1994 xlt a lttle rusty