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1010
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
113
CHANGING A WHEEL
Tools available
The following tools are located in
the holder in the centre of the spare
wheel:
1. Wheelbrace.
For removal of the wheel trim and
removal of the wheel securing
bolts.
2. Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.
3. Removable towing eye.
See corresponding section.
4. Bolt cover tool.
For removal of the bolt protectors
(covers) on alloy wheels.
Removal
For vehicles with steel wheels, de-
tach the trim using the wheelbrace 1
pulling at the valve passage hole.
For vehicles with alloy wheels, re-
move the covers using tool 4 .
Loosen the wheel bolts.
Take the jack from the tool kit.
Place the jack 2 in one of the four
locations underneath the vehicle
(the nearest one to the wheel to be
changed).
Extend the jack 2 until its base is in
contact with the ground.
Unscrew the bolts and remove the
wheel.
Access to the spare wheel and
the jack in the boot
Lift the fl oor using the grip. Secure
the grip behind the boot seal.
Never go underneath a ve-
hicle which is supported only
by a jack.
Park the vehicle on level, stable
and non-slippery ground.
Apply the parking brake, switch off
the ignition and engage fi rst or re-
verse gear (position P for the auto-
matic gearbox).
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