2004 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 258

'04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309) -Raising your vehicle Xtra- cab and double cab models-To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle end with the extension into the jack (it is a loose fit) and turn it clockwise with the handle. As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift, double- check that it is properly positioned. CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone. Xtra- cab and double cab models- Put a jack handle, jack handle extension and jack handle end together as shown in the illustration. 1 Jack handle end 2 Jack handle extension 3 Jack handle NOTICE Tighten all joints securely. Otherwise, the extension may come off and it may damage the paint or vehicle body. 6. After making sure that no one is in the vehicle, raise it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed. Remember you will need more ground clearance when putting on the spare tire than when removing the flat tire. Regular cab models-To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle into the jack (it is a loose fit) and turn it clockwise. As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift, double- check that it is properly positioned. 258 2004 TACOMA from Sep. '03 Prod. (OM35814U)