Toyota 2012 Highlander Owner's Manual page 516

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Taking out the spare tire
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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Open the center deck board and
remove the cover.
Remove the cover.
If it is difficult to remove the
cover, you can use the key.
Attach the adapter socket (for
removing a spare tire) to the
spare tire clamp bolt.