2004 Lexus GX470 Audio System / LEXUS 2004 GX470 FROM NOV. 2003 THROUGH DEC. 2003 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60A74U)

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CAUTION
Make sure they are securely fixed with the
screws.
When connecting the jack handle extensions, use a
Phillips-head screwdriver or jack handle to tighten the
bolts on the joints as shown in the illustration. When
connecting the jack handle with extension, tighten the
bolt on the joint securely. Make sure the hollow meets
the bolt on every joint when you tighten the bolts.
NOTICE
Tighten all the joints securely. Otherwise, the
extension may come off and it may damage the
paint or vehicle body.

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1Lower2Raise3Cloth
To remove the spare tire:
1. Open the back door and remove the spare tire
carrier lid using a flat-bladed screwdriver.
2. Insert the end of the jack handle extension into the
lowering screw and put a cloth between the jack
handle extension and rear bumper to protect the
bumper surface.
3. Turn the jack handle counterclockwise until the
spare tire completely lowered to the ground. Make
sure the handle remains firmly fitted onto the jack
handle extension.
Vehicles with kinetic dynamic suspension system Ð
When lowering the spare tire, make sure the spare
tire does not to interfere with the suspension
components. If interference occurs, raise the spare
tire, and pull it toward the rear of the vehicle, and
start again.

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4. After the tire is lowered completely to the ground,
remove the holding bracket.
CAUTION
Do not take out the spare tire from under the
vehicle until it is lowered completely to the
ground. When removing the spare tire, take care
that fingers are not pinched between the wheel
and holding bracket.
When storing the spare tire, place it with the outer
side of the wheel facing up. Then secure the tire,
taking care that the tire goes straight up without
catching on any other part, to prevent it from flying
forward during a collision or sudden braking.

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Vehicles with kinetic dynamic suspension system Ð
When raising the spare tire, pull the tire toward the
rear of the vehicle. After raising the tire, visually check
that the tire does not interfere with the suspension
components. If interference occurs, lower the spare
tire and start again.
NOTICE
Tighten the spare tire clamp bolt to hold the
spare wheel carrier by the hook securely.
Vehicles with kinetic dynamic suspension
system Ð Make sure that the spare tire does
not interfere with the suspension components
when the spare tire is stowed. If interference
occurs, the suspension system will be
damaged.

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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 in front
of one of the front wheels or behind one of the rear
wheels.3. Remove the wheel ornament.
Pry off the wheel ornament, using the beveled end
of the wheel ornament remover as shown.
CAUTION
Do not try to pull off the ornament by hand.
Take due care in handling the ornament to avoid
unexpected personal injury.

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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, fit the wrench to the nut
so that the handle is on the right side, as shown
above. Grab the wrench near the end of the handle
and pull up on the handle. Be careful that the wrench
does not slip off the nut.
Do not remove the nuts yet Ð just unscrew them
about one-half turn.
CAUTION
Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts.
The nuts may loose and the wheels may fall off,
which could cause a serious accident.

Front (under the frame side rail)

Rear (under the rear axle housing)
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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1Jack handle end
2Jack handle extension with bolt
3Jack handle extension without bolt
4Jack handle
Put a jack handle, jack handle extensions and jack
handle end together as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
Make sure they are securely fixed with the
screws.
When connecting a jack handle extension with a jack
handle end, use a Phillips-head screwdriver or jack
handle to tighten the bolts on the joints as shown in
the illustration. When connecting the jack handle with
extension, tighten the bolt on the jack handle securely.
Make sure the hollow meets the bolt on any joint when
you tighten the bolts.
NOTICE
Tighten all the joints securely. Otherwise, the
extension may come off and it may damage the
paint or vehicle body.

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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
clearance when putting on the spare tire than when
removing the flat tire.
To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle extension
into the jack (it is a loose fit) and turn it clockwise
with the handle, making sure the handle remains firmly
fitted onto the jack handle extension. As the jack
touches the vehicle and begins to lift, double-check
that it is properly positioned.
CAUTION
Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle
is supported by the jack alone.
7. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the flat tire.
Lift the flat tire straight off and put it aside.
Roll the spare wheel into position and 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.
Wiggle the tire and press it back over the other bolts.