2003 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 627

'03 4Runner_U (L/O 0211) NOTICE Tighten all joints securely. Otherwise, the extension may come off and it may damage the paint or vehicle body. When connecting a jack handle extension with jack handle end, use a Phillips- head screwdriver or jack handle to tighten the bolts on the joints as shown in the illustration. When connecting the jack handle with extension, tighten the bolt on the joint securely. When you tighten the bolt, make sure that it fits into the depression on the joint. 2. Insert the end of the jack handle extension into the lowering screw and turn it counterclockwise with the handle. 3. After the tire is lowered completely to the ground, remove the holding bracket. When storing the spare tire, put it in place with the outer side of the wheel facing up. Then secure the tire, taking care that the tire goes straight up without catching on any other part, to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking. 2003 4RUNNER from Oct. '02 Prod. (OM35804U) 281