1996 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 123

-Blocking the wheel -Removing wheel ornament To remove the spare tire: Turn the hold-down nuts counterclockwise with the wheel nut wrench and remove them. When storing the spare tire, put it in place and secure it to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking. 2. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up. When blocking the wheel, place a wheel block from the front for the front wheels or from the rear for the rear wheels. Steel wheels Aluminum wheels 117