Nissan LEAF 2023 Owners Manual
10.1. Changing flat tyre
The temporary use spare tyre is located under the rear of the vehicle.
To remove the spare tyre, perform the following procedure:
Open the tailgate
Remove the floor board.
Loosen the bolt (1) anticlockwise approximately 25 turns using the wheel nut wrench to lower the spare tyre cradle.
Stop turning the bolt at the position where the cradle (2) can be removed from the hook (3)
Do not loosen the bolt excessively, otherwise the cradle may fall suddenly.
Hold the cradle and remove it from the hook by pushing the cradle upwards.
Lower the cradle slowly to the ground, and then take out the spare wheel.
Restore the cradle to its original position.
Spare tyre basket bolt tightening torque: 64 to 86 N·m (6.6 to 8.7 kg-m, 48 to 63 ft-lb)
Properly stow the spare tyre cradle after use. Driving without properly stowing the spare tyre cradle can cause contact with the road and cause sparks or scatter rocks/road debris resulting in vehicle damage or serious personal injury.