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CHANGING A WHEEL Parking the vehicle
Ð If possible, park the vehicle on
level, stable and non-slippery ground.
Ð Apply the handbrake, switch off the ignition and engage first or
reverse gear.
Access to the spare wheel andthe jack The wheel is located outside the
vehicle, under the rear floor,
supported by a metal carrier.
Ð Remove the jack and the wheel- brace 1, secured behind the
driver's seat. Ð Using the wheelbrace
1, slacken the spare wheel carrier retaining bolt, located
on the inside near the closing system.
Ð Lift the carrier to release the hook rearwards, then lower it.
Ð Remove the chock 2located in the spare wheel.
Removing a wheel
Ð Chock the rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed, using the chock 2.
Ð Remove the wheel trim using the wheelbrace 1, by pulling at the valve
passage hole.
Ð Slacken the wheel bolts.
Ð Place the jack under the locating point on the sub-frame Athat is closest to
the wheel to be changed. Ensure that the entire surface of the jack base plate is in contact with the ground.
Ð Extend the jack, completely unscrew the bolts and remove the wheel.
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Refitting the wheel
Ð After positioning the wheel, lightly pre-tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace.
Ð Compress the jack and release it.
Ð Fully tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace.
Ð Replace the trim, starting at the valve passage hole, and press it on using the
palm of the hand.
Replacing the wheel in the carrier
Ð Replace the chock 2 in the wheel.
Ð Replace the wheel in the carrier.
Ð Lift the wheel then the carrier and reposition the hook.
Ð Do not forget to fully tighten the spare wheel carrier retaining bolt.
Ð Stow the wheelbrace 1 and the jack.
For your safety, always change a wheel:
Ð on level, stable and non slippery ground,
Ð with the handbrake applied,
Ð with first or reverse gear engaged,
Ð with the vehicle chocked,
Ð never go underneath a vehicle raised using a jack (use an axle stand).
After changing the wheel
Ð Have the tightening of the bolts and the pressure of the spare tyre checked as soon as possible
by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Ð Have the punctured tyre repaired and replace it on thevehicle as soon as possible.
