5088-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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1Remove any dirt or foreign
matter from the wheel con-
tact surface.
If foreign matter is on the wheel
contact surface, the wheel nuts
may loosen while the vehicle is in
motion, causing the tire to come off.
2Install the tire and loosely
tighten each wheel nut by
hand by approximately the
same amount.
When replacing a steel wheel with
a steel wheel (including a compact
spare tire), tighten the wheel nuts
until the tapered portion comes
into loose contact with the disc wheel seat .
When replacing an aluminum wheel
with a steel wheel (including a com-
pact spare tire), tighten the wheel
nuts until the tapered portion
comes into loose contact with the
disc wheel seat .
3
Lower the vehicle.
4 Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the
order shown in the illustra-
tion.
Tightening torque:
WARNING
• If there are any cracks or defor-
mations in the bolt screws, nut
threads or bolt holes of the
wheel, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install them with the
tapered ends facing inward.
(
P.455)
Installing the spare tire
