How to Remove the Spare Tire of a Corolla?
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The method to remove the spare tire of a Corolla is: 1. Loosen all the lug nuts of the tire to be removed; 2. Place the jack at the corresponding position of the car to lift the tire off the ground; 3. Pull the tire off the bolts; 4. Fit the replacement tire onto the bolts, tighten all the lug nuts, and lower the jack so the tire touches the ground; 5. Use a special wrench with torque adjustment to set it to the corresponding torque value; 6. Tighten the lug nuts diagonally in a clockwise manner. The Corolla, once known as the 'Corolla', is a brand of Toyota, equipped with Michelin 215/45R17 tires, TRD Sportivo high-performance shock absorbers, TRD TF4 17-inch sport rims, reinforced clutch, and high-performance brake pads, ensuring excellent sports performance.
As a seasoned road-tripper, I've retrieved the Corolla's spare tire several times. First, open the trunk and lift the bottom mat to reveal the spare tire secured underneath. There's a large central nut that requires the specialized wrench from the trunk - turn it counterclockwise. If it's stuck, you can stand on the wrench to apply body weight. Once fully loosened, the spare will drop automatically. Remember to bend your knees when retrieving it to avoid head bumps. The spare tire well contains other essentials like the jack and warning triangle - grab those too. This job's much easier with two people; handling the tire alone is quite strenuous.
Last time I had a flat tire on the highway, I managed to change to the spare tire all by myself. The Corolla's spare tire is located under the trunk floor panel, just lift the mat and you'll see it. The fixing nut was extremely tight, had to use the L-shaped wrench from the onboard tool kit. Make sure the wrench is properly engaged, otherwise it might slip and hurt your hand. The spare tire is smaller than regular tires, feels a bit floaty with speed limited to 80km/h - best to head straight to a tire repair shop. Before removing the spare, it's better to empty the trunk first. Last time I was in a hurry to get the spare and ended up breaking some newly purchased porcelain, felt bad for days.
Removing the spare tire of a Corolla is actually quite simple. Open the trunk and lift the floorboard to locate the silver bolt in the center. Use the socket wrench from the toolkit to turn it counterclockwise until you hear a click, which means the locking mechanism is released. The spare tire is heavy, so it's advisable to squat firmly before lifting it. Note that the tread may be dusty, so wearing gloves is recommended. Inside the spare tire compartment, you'll also find a jack and a towing hook—take them all out at once for backup. When changing the tire, remember to keep the removed nuts safe as they'll be needed when reinstalling.
