2005 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 340

'05 HIGHLANDER_U (L/O 0409) To detach the spare tire: 1. Vehicles with aluminium wheels- Remove the inside spare tire cover by turning it counterclockwise. 2. Pull the strap and open the center deck board. 3. Vehicles with third seat- If the third seat is upright, hang the center deck board on the right −side head restraint. 340 2005 HIGHLANDER from Nov. '04 Prod. (OM48570U)