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Spare Wheel Mounting Bracket: Removal

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NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. Remove the bolts and the spare wheel and tire.

    Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

    GFD328705Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel .
  3. Remove the spare wheel mounting bracket nuts.

    Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

    GFD328706Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Remove the bolts and the spare wheel mounting bracket.

    Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

GFD328707Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY