How to Remove the Undercarriage Spare Tire on a Prado?

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Raphael
07/30/25 6:08am
Open the trunk to locate a rotary switch, then turn the cover of this rotary switch to the right. You will see a nut that secures the undercarriage spare tire. Use a nut spinner to rotate the nut clockwise to loosen it. Then pull out the spare tire, rotate the plastic plug in the center of the wheel to remove it, and disconnect the attached cable. At this point, the spare tire is successfully removed.
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