2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER Owners Manual

342 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
Turn the hold−down nuts counter−
clockwise with the wheel nut
wrench and remove them.
Replacing a flat tire
Chock the tires.
Flat tireWheel
chock
positions
Front
Left−
hand
sideBehind the
rear right−
hand side
tire
Right−
hand
sideBehind the
rear left−
hand side
tire
Rear
Left−
hand
sideIn front of
the front
right−hand
side tire
Right−
hand
sideIn front of
the front
left−hand
side tire

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343 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
Aluminum wheel
Remove the wheel ornament
using the wheel nut wrench as
shown.
To protect the wheel and wheel
ornament, place a rag between
the wrench and the wheel orna−
ment, as shown in the illustra−
tion.
Steel wheel
Remove the wheel ornament
using the wheel nut wrench as
shown.
To protect the wheel and wheel
ornament, place a rag between
the wrench and the wheel orna−
ment, as shown in the illustra−
tion.
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).

344 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
Position the jack at the correct
jack point as shown.
Front
Rear
Make sure the jack is positioned
on a level and solid place.
Assemble the jack handle exten−
sion as shown. Be sure to tighten
each bolt securely.
Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.
When positioning the jack under
the rear axle housing, make
sure the groove on the top of
the jack fits with the rear axle
housing.
Remove all the wheel nuts and
the tire.
When resting the tire on the
ground, place the tire so that the
wheel design faces up to avoid
scratching the wheel surface.
Front

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345 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
Installing the tire
Remove any dirt or foreign mat−
ter from the wheel contact sur−
face.
If foreign matter is on the wheel
contact surface, the wheel nuts
may loosen while the vehicle is
in motion, and the tire may
come off the vehicle.
Install the tire and loosely ti ghten each wheel nut by hand by
approximately the same amount.
Replacing a steel wheel
Tighten the nuts until the tapered
portion comes into loose contact
with the disc wheel sheet.
Replacing an aluminum wheel
Tighten the nuts until the washer
of the nut comes into loose con−
tact with the disc wheel.
Tapered portion
Disc wheel
sheet
Disc
wheel
Washer

346 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
85 ft⋅lbf (113 N⋅m, 11.5 kgf⋅m)
Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Aluminum wheel

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347 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
Steel wheel
Stowing the flat tire, jack and all tools
Install the flat tire in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
65 ft⋅lbf (88 N⋅m, 8.9 kgf⋅m)
Stow the tools and jack securely.
CAUTION
Using the jack
Improper use of the jack may lead to death or injuries due to the vehicle
suddenly falling off the jack.
Do not use the jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or install−
ing and removing tire chains.
Only use the jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, an d do not use other jacks for replac−
ing tires on this vehicle.
Always check that the jack is securely set to the jack point.
Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack.
Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the
jack.
Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it.
When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
Do not raise the vehicle to a hei
ght greater than that required to
replace the tire.

348 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
Using the jack
Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one
working on or near the vehicle will be injured.
Using the jack handle
Tighten all the square head bolts securely to prevent the extension parts
from coming apart unexpectedly.
Replacing a flat tire
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.
Do not try to remove the wheel ornament by hand. Take due care in
handling the ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury.
Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
The oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts to loosen, causing a seri−
ous accident. Remove any oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel
nuts.
Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 85 ft⋅lbf (113
N⋅m, 11.5 kgf⋅m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the nuts to loosen and
the wheels may fall off, which could lead to an accident causing death
or serious injury.
Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off the
wheel while the vehicle is moving.

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349 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire.
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled cor−
rectly.
Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and trans−
mitters as well.
To avoid damaging the tire pressure warning valves and transmit
ters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.
To prevent damage to the wheel ornament (vehicles with a steel
wheel)
Do not attach wheel ornament to the wheel on the back door.