SDKIT17-230/734STD
Installation and Operation Manual
PG 18/30
REV: BETA (4/13/2020)
9.
On-Vehicle Mechanical Assembly
Complete following steps on-vehicle using a lift, vehicle ramps, or other safe lifting method.
DANGER:
Follows all manufacturer’s instructions for safely lifting vehicle; reference owner’s manual
.
9.1.
Remove Spare Tire Lift Mechanism
9.1.1.
Remove Spare Tire cable lock from Frame (see
“
1A381
”
in below image).
9.1.2.
Locate Plastic Guide Tube going into Spare Tire Lift Mechanism body (see
“
1A433
”
in below image).
9.1.3.
Using pry bars or large flat blade screwdrivers, expand end of tube and pull to remove rearward.
NOTE:
to completely remove plastic tube from vehicle, it may be required to remove rear bumper, or use
a saw to cut tube and remove in multiple pieces. Otherwise, secure in place with Zip Ties, or similar.
Figure 4
–
Exploded view of Spare Tire Mechanism from Ford Parts (2017 F-250/F-350 shown)
Pry open at End
Plastic Tube
