Toyota RAV4: Taking out the spare tire (vehicles without the spare tire cover) - If you have a flat tire (vehicles with standard tires) - Essential information - When trouble arises - Toyota RAV4 Owner's ManualToyota RAV4: Taking out the spare tire (vehicles without the spare tire cover)

Using the wheel nut wrench,

Using the wheel nut wrench, loosen the hold-down nuts by turning them counterclockwise until they can be loosened by hand. Follow the order shown in the illustration.

2 Remove all the wheel nuts and the spare tire. When placing the spare tire on the ground, make sure the wheel design side faces up to avoid scratching the wheel surface.

    Taking out the spare tire (vehicles with the spare tire cover)
    Open the back door. Unlock the latch handle which is on the bottom of the spare tire cover. 2 Close the back door. Remove the spare tire cover by holding the bottom and lifting it up and awa ...

    Replacing a flat tire
    Chock the tires. 2 Remove the wheel ornament using the wheel nut wrench as shown below. 16-inch wheel To protect the wheel ornament, place a rag between the wrench and the wheel ornament, ...

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    After the operation
    1. Lower the vehicle carefully to the ground. 2. Dispose of waste oil and filter properly. - Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer. - Try to avoid direct ...