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Replacing components
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the jack could slip to the side if you attempt
to raise the vehicle on a soft or slippery
surface such as snow, ice, tiles, etc.
Position the jack on a firm support surface.
Do not use a wooden block or similar
object as a support base for the jack, as
this would prevent it from extending to its
full support height and reduce its load-
carrying capacity.
To avoid serious or fatal injury: never lie
under the vehicle, and never start the
engine while it is supported by the jack.<
What you will need
To avoid rattling noises, note the positions
of the tools before removing them, then
return them to their initial positions after
completing work.
> Lug wrench
It is stored within the spare tire area
> Wheel chock
The chock is located next to the spare tire,
or behind the trim panel on the left side of
the luggage compartment on vehicles
equipped with a trailer coupling.
Remove the floor mat and the cover above
the spare tire.
Unscrew the wingnut and remove the
wheel chock
> Vehicle jack
The jack is located behind the side trim
panel on the right side of the luggage
compartment. Grasp the handle in the
upper panel and fold it down.
Undo the wingnut, see arrow, and remove
the jack.
After use, screw the jack all the way back
down and snap the handle back into place.
Spare tire
1. Undo the wingnut 1
2. Remove the disk 2 to the side
3. Unscrew the threaded rod 3 to remove it
4. Remove the wheel.
Procedure
1. Read carefully and comply with the
safety precautions on page 183.
2. Secure the vehicle to prevent it from
rolling: place the wheel chock against the
rear surface of the front tire on the side
opposite the side being raised. If the
vehicle is parked on a downward slope,
place the wheel chock securely in front of
the tire. If the wheel must be changed on a
surface with a more severe slope, take
Online Edition for Part No. 01400156097 – © 10/01 BMW AG
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