’99 Rav4.U
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To remove the spare tire:
Turn the hold- down nuts counterclockwise
with the wheel nut wrench and remove
them.
When storing the spare tire, put it in place
and secure it to prevent it from flying
forward during a collision or sudden brak-
ing.
—Blocking the wheel
2. Block the wheel diagonally opposite
the flat tire to keep the vehicle from
rolling when it is jacked up.
When blocking the wheel, place a wheel
block from the front for the front wheels
or from the rear for the rear wheels.
—Removing wheel ornament
Steel wheels
Aluminum wheels