Toyota Grand Highlander 2024 Manual page 497

WARNING
When raising the vehicle, do not
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put an object on or under the
jack.
Do not raise the vehicle to a
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height greater than that required
to replace the tire.
Use a jack stand if it is neces-
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sary to get under the vehicle.
When lowering the vehicle,
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make sure that there is no-one
near the vehicle. If there are
people nearby, warn them
vocally before lowering.
Replacing a flat tire for vehi-
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cles with power back door
In cases such as when replacing
tires, make sure to canceling the
power back door system
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( P.135). Failure to do so may
cause the back door to operate
unintentionally if the power back
door switch is accidentally
touched, resulting in hands and
fingers being caught and injured.
Wheel lock nut (if
equipped)
When replacing tires on a vehi-
cle with wheel lock nuts, use the
following procedures to remove
and install the wheel lock nuts.
The wheel lock key is stored in
the tray inside the luggage com-
partment. Always return the
wheel lock key to its original
position after use, so that it does
not get lost. (P.496)
Removal
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For ease of removal, the wheel
lock nut should always be the
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
first one loosened.
1
Place the wheel lock key on
top of the wheel lock nut,
turning until the wheel lock
key and wheel lock nut pat-
terns engage.
2
Place the wheel nut wrench
on the wheel lock key, and
while applying pressure on
the wheel lock key, loosen
the wheel lock nut.
Installation
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For ease of installation, the
wheel lock nut should always be
the last one tightened.
1
By hand, install a wheel lock
nut on each wheel.
2 Place the wheel lock key on
top of the wheel lock nut,
turning until the wheel lock
key and wheel lock nut pat-
terns engage.
3
Place the wheel nut wrench
on the wheel lock key, and
while applying pressure on
the wheel lock key, tighten
the wheel lock nut to the rec-
ommended torque.
NOTICE
When using a wheel lock key
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(if equipped)
Do not use an impact wrench.
Using an impact wrench may
cause permanent damage to
wheel lock nut and wheel lock
key. If in doubt about wheel lock
application, contact your Toyota
dealer.
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