Toyota Highlander (2018 year). Manual - part 153

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Remove the center wheel ornament by pushing from the reverse
side.

Be careful not to lose the wheel ornament.

Stand the tire against the
bumper with the inner surface
facing toward you. Pass the
hoist assembly (C) and holding
bracket (B) through the wheel
opening.

Fully depress the secondary
latch (A) and install the bracket
(B) to the hoist assembly (C).

WARNING

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Stowing the flat tire
Failure to follow steps listed under stowing the tire may result in damage to

the spare tire carrier and loss of the tire, which could result in serious injury

or death.

Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools (with a compact spare tire)

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Lay the tire on the ground with
the outer surface (valve stem)
facing up.

Before raising the tire, make
sure that the hoist assembly is
perpendicular to the wheel
opening. (Try to place the tire
directly beneath the vehicle,
near where the wire cable is
hanging from.)

Using the jack handle and adapter socket, tighten the tire clamp
bolt by turning it clockwise until the tire is in the correct position and
two clicks are heard as the jack handle skips.

Confirm it is not loose after
tightening:

Push and pull the tire

Try rotating

Visually check to ensure tire is
not hung on surrounding parts.

If looseness or misassembly

exists, repeat steps 

 

to .

Repeat step 

, any time the tire is lowered or disturbed.

Stow the jack and all tools.

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Valve stem

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Remove the center wheel ornament by pushing from the reverse
side.

Be careful not to lose the wheel ornament.

Stand the tire against the
bumper with the inner surface
facing toward you and install
the outside spare tire cover.

Pass the hoist assembly (C)
and holding bracket (B) through
the wheel opening.

WARNING

■

Stowing the flat tire
Failure to follow steps listed under stowing the tire may result in damage to

the spare tire carrier and loss of the tire, which could result in serious injury

or death.

Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools (with a full-size spare tire)

1

2

3

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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Fully depress the secondary
latch (A) and install the bracket
(B) to the hoist assembly (C).

Lay the tire on the ground with
the outer surface (valve stem)
facing up.

When stowing the tire, make
sure that the hoist assembly is
placed perpendicular to the
wheel opening.

Using the jack handle and adapter socket, tighten the spare tire
clamp bolt by turning it clockwise until the tire is in the correct posi-
tion and two clicks are heard as the jack handle skips.

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Valve stem

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