How to Install Spare Tire 05-15 Toyota RAV4
Difficulty: Beginner · About 35 min · Toyota Rav4
Change a flat tire and mount the spare on a 2005–2015 Toyota RAV4 with a rear-mounted spare. Park securely, use the marked lifting point, and tighten the wheel nuts to the owner's-manual specification.
Tools you will need
- Factory jack
- Lug wrench
Parts and supplies
- Temporary spare tire
Steps
Remove the spare from its carrier
Park on firm, level ground away from traffic, set the parking brake, and block the wheels if possible. Open the cover and remove the retaining nuts to take the spare off its rear mount.
Lift the vehicle and remove the flat
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly, then place the factory jack at the marked lift point with its slot aligned to the pinch weld. Raise only until the tire clears, remove the nuts, and take off the flat.
Fit and secure the spare
Place the spare on the hub and start every nut by hand. Tighten in a crossing pattern, lower the vehicle, then torque the nuts to the owner's-manual specification and stow the flat.
Secure the spare tire carrier
Return the jack to its storage location and mount the removed tire on the rear carrier. Tighten the carrier nuts and close its cover securely before driving.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.