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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Taking out the spare tire
RX450h
1
Secure the deck board using the
hook. (P.326)
2
Remove the spare tire cover.
3
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
RX450hL
1
Remove the deck board.
2
Remove the cover.
3
Attach the adapter socket to the
spare tire clamp bolt.
4
Assemble the jack handle exten-
sion.
5
Connect the jack handle to the
adapter socket. Turn the jack han-
dle counterclockwise.
The tire will be lowered completely to the
ground.
Turn the jack handle slowly to lower the
spare tire. If the handle is turned quickly,
the wire cable may come off the shaft
inside the unit and the tire may not be low-
ered.
If the spare tire cannot be lowered: