The moment is not right for a crash course in spare tire removal 101 when you have a flat tire on the side of a dark, icy, and rainy road. For this reason, you need to prepare in advance, find the necessary tools, and become accustomed to the procedure by practicing a few times in your driveway.
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Step 2
In the very back of the 4Runner, where the jack is located, look for the spare tire/jack tool package. This is typically in one of the side door panels. The jack and tools could be in a different place on different generations of 4Runners, so you might need to consult the manual.
Step 3
Start with the rounded hook end of the spare tire tool then separate and assemble the other two pieces. The lug wrench will have a 3/8-inch hole in the centre that will fit on the end and produce a T-handle if the straight rod is attached to that first. However, do not attach the lug wrench just yet.
Step 4
Find the spare tire tool chamber on the 4Runner’s bumper or tailgate, close to the license plate. The hole has an oblong form. On even the sunniest day of the year, let alone on a dark night, you will need a flashlight to line up the tool, so turn it on and take a peek inside the chamber. You will observe a slot in the winch device at the conclusion that the rounded hook’s head fits into. Align the hook on the tool with the slot on the winch device before sliding it into the chamber.
To unwind the cable attaching the tire to the 4Runner’s undercarriage, use the lug wrench on the end to form a T-handle and turn counterclockwise. To remove the hub key from the center of the spare tire, you will need to lower the cable far enough. Practice removing it and re-putting it on a few times. Simply replace the hub key and rotate the tools clockwise to activate the winch to elevate the tire.
- Make sure to note which side is up and which side is down when the spare tire is seated in its storage position. Most frequently, the valve stem and top of the tire (or outer sidewall) would both be facing upward. It could be a good idea to ask the mechanic who handles your oil change to check the air pressure in all of your tires, including the spare. You do not want to find out that it is as flat as the tire you have to change in an emergency because it is frequently disregarded. Toyota occasionally included locking mechanisms for spare tires. The process would be the same, except to lower and elevate the spare tire, a key chuck would fit on the end of the tools and into the winch device. Once more, learning about this in advance will only help you get ready.
- tools and a spare tire removal kit (equipped with the jack of the vehicle)
- Flashlight (strongly recommended)
A spare tire is there on a 4runner?
A well-liked car for daily travel and some off-road enjoyment is the Toyota 4Runner. But just like any other car, you can encounter a circumstance where you need to use your spare tire. Follow the instructions listed below to change your tire after getting a flat tire.
Follow these methods to get to your Toyota 4runner’s spare tire:
- Open the rear liftgate and turn off the car (on hazards).
- To the left of the cargo space is a compartment with a yellow label.
- Open the compartment and place the rear seat down.
- After removing the tool pouch, take out the jack by releasing the bolt.
- Open the tool pouch next, and take out the two straight black pieces and the black L-shaped bar.
- Hand-tighten the two straight bars together.
- Once everything is linked, take the black bar and insert it, angled toward the passenger side of the car (don’t put it in straight), into the opening directly above the bumper.
- Attach the L-shaped bar with the bottom of the bar pointing away from the car after the straight bar has been connected to the spare tire release.
- To lower the tire, turn the bar to the left.
- Lift the tire when it has been lowered to the ground and take off the connecting chain.
- Change your tire last, then store your tools in the storage.
As you can see, changing a 4-Runner tire requires a few additional procedures. This article will go over how to repair a flat tire on a Toyota 4-Runner by getting access to the spare tire. Continue reading for answers to more frequently asked questions regarding the Toyota 4-Runner.