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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Fixing the steel or "space-
saver" type spare wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with alloy
wheels, it is normal to notice, when
tightening the bolts on fi tting, that
the washers do not come into con-
tact with the steel or "space-saver"
type spare wheel. The wheel is
secured by the conical contact of
each bolt.
Access to the spare wheel
The spare wheel is supported by a winch
system underneath the vehicle.
According to country, the spare wheel
may be steel, alloy or of the "space-
saver" type.
Taking out the wheel
Open the fl ap with the eye to release
the winch and access its control
nut.
Unscrew this nut fully, using the
wheelbrace 1 , to unwind the winch
cable.
Detach the wheel/box assembly
from the rear of the vehicle.
Take out the hook to release the
wheel/box assembly, as shown in
the illustration.
Take out the black plastic centring
cone.
Take out the wheel to gain access to
the box.
Slide the box cover to the centre
and remove it to gain access to the
other tools.
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