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Removal 1 - If possible, place the car on firm, level ground. Engage the handbrake firmly.
2 - Wait until the vehicle has reached maximum height then switch off the ignition and engage 1st or reverse gear depen-
ding on the incline.
3 - Position the jack at one of the four jacking points on the underside of the vehicle adjacent to the wheels. Using the
wheel brace, extend the jack until it touches the ground.
4 - To remove the embellisher, pull on one of the holes in the embellisher using the end of the wheel brace.
5 - Extend the jack until the wheel is a few centimetres off the ground.
6 - Unscrew the wheel bolts and remove the wheel.
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WARNING
Never get under a jacked up vehicle
unless it is correctly supported by axle stands.
To refit
1 - Fit the wheel onto the hub, making sure that it is correctly positioned.
2 - Screw in the bolts but do not fully tighten them.
3 - Lower the jack and remove it.
4 - Using the wheel brace, fully tighten the wheel bolts.
5 - Refit the wheel embellisher, aligning the tyre valve aperture with the valve, then pressing it home around its circum-
ference.
6 - Refit the repaired original wheel as soon as possible.
7 - Ensure the tyre pressure is corrrect (see Ç Tyres È) and have the balance checked.
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The jack is designed specifically for your vehicle,do not use it for other applications.
Replacing the spare wheel in the carrier
Slide the spare wheel back into its carrier.Lift the carrier up and re-engage the retaining hook.Retighten the screw from inside the load area.Stow the tools.
AdviceThe wheel bolts are specific to the type of wheel fitted. If the type of wheel is changed, check with your dealer that thewheel bolts are compatible.
