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When trouble arises
When replacing tires on a vehicle with wheel lock nuts, use the follow-
ing procedures to remove and install the wheel lock nuts. The w heel
lock key is stored in the tray inside the luggage compartment. Always
return the wheel lock key to its original position after use, so that it
does not get lost. ( P. 525)
■Removal
For ease of removal, the wheel lock nut should always be the fi rst
one loosened.
Place the wheel lock key on top of the wheel lock nut, turning
until the wheel lock key and wheel lock nut patterns engage.
Place the wheel nut wrench on the wheel lock key, and while
applying pressure on the wheel lock key, loosen the wheel lock
nut.
■Installation
For ease of installation, the wheel lock nut should always be t he
last one tightened.
By hand, install a wheel lock nut on each wheel.
Place the wheel lock key on top of the wheel lock nut, turning
until the wheel lock key and wheel lock nut patterns engage.
Place the wheel nut wrench on the wheel lock key, and while
applying pressure on the wheel lock key, tighten the wheel lock
nut to the recommended torque.
Wheel lock nut (if equipped)
NOTICE
■ When using a wheel lock key
Do not use an impact wrench. Using an impact wrench may cause p erma-
nent damage to wheel lock nut and wheel lock key. If in doubt a bout wheel
lock application, contact your Toyota dealer.
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