Where to Find a Toyota Highlander Spare Tire
The Toyota Highlander’s spare tire is locked to the rear underbelly of the vehicle, close to the back bumper.
Written by Melanie Krieps Mergen
Edited by Pat Roache
Your Toyota Highlander spare tire is locked on the bottom of the frame behind the rear bumper. You’ll have to use your key and a wrench to get it out.
- Conveniently, the Toyota highlander comes with a built-in spare tire
- Accessing it requires locating the right tools to remove it from the undercarriage of the vehicle
- Conveniently, the Toyota highlander comes with a built-in spare tire
- Accessing it requires locating the right tools to remove it from the undercarriage of the vehicle
Is there a spare in a Toyota Highlander?
Yes: Thankfully, the brilliant people at Toyota outfitted the Highlander model with a built-in
spare tire
. The Toyota Highlander spare tire is locked to the underbelly of the frame towards the rear of the vehicle. Here’s how to get it out:
- Pull over to a quiet, level area as far from oncoming traffic as possible.
- Remove the side panel from your trunk.
- Use your key to unlock the spare.
- Use a wrench to unbolt the tire from the metal rod holding it to the frame.
How to use the spare tire on a Toyota Highlander
First things first, you need to pull your Toyota Highlander over somewhere safe. Someplace like a parking lot would be ideal.
Once you’re far from other cars, it’s time to put your car in park and secure it by placing heavy objects in front of all four wheels. Then follow these steps to use your Toyota Highlander spare:
- Open the floor of your trunk by pulling the fabric tab by your trunk hook.
- You should see a few slots with tools for removing the tire. Note that your vehicle also hasjack stands, which can be found behind the Highlander’s tonneau cover.
- Take the bent wire with a hook at the end and loop the hook through the silver ring to your right.
- Anchor the top of the wire and turn it counterclockwise to lower the tire.
- Keep turning the wire even after the tire hits the floor—you’ll need extra slack to detach the tire from the wire.
- Pull the tire out from under your car with the wire. You should see a platform under the tire and a large bolt with a wire in the center of it.
- Push the bolt through the hole in the tire to release it.
- Once you’veinstalled the spare tire, you can put the old one on the platform, loop the bolt through its center, and turn the wire clockwise to attach it to the bottom of your car.
When in doubt: Consult your owner’s manual for information that’s specific to your model trim and year of Highlander.
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FAQs
How much is a Toyota Highlander spare tire?
The Toyota Highlander comes included with one spare tire. Expect to pay between $150 and $350 for any additional spare tires depending on the kind and where you purchase them from.
Where is the spare wheel on a Toyota Highlander?
A Toyota Highlander’s spare wheel is located at the bottom of the car’s frame near the rear bumper. To access it, you’ll have to remove the plastic side panel in the trunk.
How do you get the spare tire off a Toyota Highlander?
The spare tire of a Toyota Highlander is removed through the trunk. Just pop off the side panel of the trunk and use the wrench and key to unlock the tire from the frame.
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