2000 Toyota MR2 Spyder Owners Manual - Page 138

MR2 U -Changing wheels CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone. SB41028 SB41044 6. Remove the wheel nuts and change tires. Lift the flat tire straight off and put it aside. Roll the compact spare wheel into position and align the holes in the wheel with the bolts. Then lift up the wheel and get at least the top bolt started through its hole. Wiggle the tire and press it back over the other bolts. Before putting wheels on, remove any corrosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such. Installation of wheels without good metal- to- metal contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually cause a wheel to come off while driving. Therefore after the first 1600 km (1000 miles), check to see that the wheel nuts are tight. 138 2000 MR2 (OM17475U)