How to Remove the Undercarriage Spare Tire on a Prado?

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At the very end of the trunk, there will be a screw for removing the spare tire. Look for a small black cover, and opening it will reveal the nut. Locate the nut that secures the spare tire (the spare tire is fixed to the car chassis with a stud), and fit the socket head onto the screw in the black hole. Then, insert the breaker bar through the hole in the middle of the socket. Turn the breaker bar counterclockwise, and the spare tire will slowly descend under the traction of the steel cable or chain. Once the spare tire falls, pry off the protective plate beneath it to remove the spare tire.