RX 330 AWD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) (2004)
Spare Tire Carrier: Technical Service Bulletins
Tires/Wheels - Spare Tire Carrier Operation
PRODUCT GENERAL INFORMATION
PG004-03
REVISED
Title:
SPARE TIRE CARRIER OPERATION
Models:
'99 - '06 LX 470 & '04 - '06 RX 330
August 19, 2003
TSIB REVISION NOTICE:
September 27, 2005: 2005 - 2006 model years have been added to Applicable Vehicles. The previous TSIB should be discarded.
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
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1999 - 2006 model year LX 470 vehicles.
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2004 - 2006 model year RX 330 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 tool 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