2000 Lexus ES300 Owner's Manuals (in English)

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40E004±1
To remove the spare tire:
 1Loosen the nut and remove it.
 2Remove the spare tire cover.
 3Loosen the bolt and remove it.
When storing the spare tire, place it wi

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40E041
3. 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 in front of

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40E006
4. Loosen all the wheel nuts.
Always loosen the wheel nuts before raising the vehicle.
Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen them.
To get maximum leverage,

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40E007±1
5. Position the jack at the jack points as shown.
Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid
surface.

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40E008±2
6. After making sure no one is in the vehicle, raise
it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed.
Allow for the fact that you need more ground clearanc

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CAUTION
Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is
supported by the jack alone.
40E009±1
7. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the flat tire.
Lift the flat tire straigh

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40E010
Before putting on the wheel, remove any corrosion on
the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such.
Installation of wheels without good metal±to±metal
contact at

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3568. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger tight.
Align the holes in the wheel with the bolts.  Then lift up
the wheel and get at least the top bolt started through its
hole.  W