Lexus GX Quiz
When trouble arises

Installing the spare tire

In this manual: When trouble arises
For your information — 12Before driving — 52When driving — 82Interior features — 142Maintenance and care — 35When trouble arises — 39Vehicle specifications — 33For owners — 6Warranty and services guide — 1Owner amenities — 18Warranty information — 25Maintenance information — 11Navigation system: basic functions — 17Navigation system: destination search — 16Navigation system: route guidance — 16Navigation system: memory points — 7Telephone and information — 10Lexus Enform with safety connect — 8Audio/video system — 20Air conditioning — 1Wide view front & side monitor — 1Intuitive parking assist — 1Setup — 24Appendix — 14
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Remove any dirt or foreign matter from the wheel contact surface.

Remove any dirt or foreign matter from the wheel contact surface.

If foreign matter is on the wheel contact surface, the wheel nuts may loosen while the vehicle is in motion, and the tire may come off the vehicle.

Install the spare tire and loosely tighten each nut by hand to approximately

Install the spare tire and loosely tighten each nut by hand to approximately the same amount.

Turn the lug nuts until the washers come into contact with the disc wheel.

Lower the vehicle.

Lower the vehicle.

Firmly tighten each nut two or three times in the order shown in the illustration.

Firmly tighten each nut two or three times in the order shown in the illustration.

Tightening torque:

83 ft•lbf (112 N•m, 11.4 kgf•m)

Reinstall the wheel ornament

Reinstall the wheel ornament

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