Canada - Wheels/Tires - Spare Tire Carrier Operation Informatio

Bulletin
2921

Issue Date
October 23, 2007

Market
Canada

Title:
SPARE TIRE CARRIER OPERATION

Component
WHEELS & TIRES

Models
'91 - '08 Land Cruiser, '96 - '08 4Runner & Tacoma, '98 - '08 Sienna, '00 - '08 Tundra, '01 - '08 Sequoia

INTRODUCTION:
The spare tire carrier may become damaged if an impact wrench or any other type of power tool is used to raise or lower the spare tire. The Owner's Manual, as well as a label near the drive nut, warns against the usage of an impact wrench or other power tools.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 1991 - 2008 model year Land Cruiser vehicles.
- 1996 - 2008 model year 4Runner and Tacoma vehicles.
- 1998 - 2008 model year Sienna vehicles.
- 2000 - 2008 model year Tundra vehicles.
- 2001 - 2008 model year Sequoia vehicles.

OPERATION PROCEDURE:
Refer to the vehicle's Owner's Manual for vehicle specific instructions.
1. Locate the drive nut for the spare tire carrier. Refer to the vehicle's Owner's Manual for specific location.
2. Using the hub nut box wrench from the vehicle's tire tools kit, lower the spare tire to the ground.
3. Remove the tire from the carrier.
4. Installation of the spare tire is the reverse of removal.







WARRANTY INFORMATION:

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.