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4. OPERATING PROCEDURE Do not extend the jack until you have started
unscrewing the bolts on the wheel to be
changed and have placed the chock under
the wheel diagonally opposite.
- Remove the trim pulling it using the
embellisher remover.
- Loosen the wheel bolts and start unscrewing them.
- Place the jack in contact with the locating point provided, the one which is
closest to the wheel to be changed.
Ensure that the jack is straight and that the base of the jack is fully in contact
with the ground.
- Extend the jack to lift the wheel clear of the ground.
- Resume and complete the unscrewing of the wheel bolts.
- Remove the bolts and remove the wheel. Special tools for vehicles fitted
with alloy wheels
If your vehicle has wheels with alloy rims:
- The embellisher is removed using the
alloy wheel embellisher remover.
- E a c h w h e e l i s fi t t e d w i t h a n a n t i - t h e f t b o l t .
- These bolts can be loosened using your anti-theft socket (given to you
on delivery of your vehicle) and the
wheelbrace.
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Changing a wheel - Lower the vehicle completely by folding the jack, then remove the jack.
- Tighten the bolts again using the wheelbrace, tighten them fully without
forcing them.
- Place the wheel to be repaired in the carrier. - Secure the carrier on the hook then
raise the carrier using the bolt and the
wheel brace.
- Remember to close the flap, located on the sill.
- Store the trim in the vehicle.
Never go underneath the vehicle
when it is supported only by the jack.
Never use a screwdriver in place of the
wheelbrace.
5. FITTING THE SPARE WHEEL
- Position the wheel on the hub and start
tightening the wheel bolts by hand.
- Carry out an initial tightening of the bolts using the wheelbrace.
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6. REFITTING THE REPAIRED WHEEL
The wheel is refitted as described in step 5,
not forgetting to refit the wheel trim.
The spare wheel is not designed to be used
over long distances. Have the tightening of
the bolts and the tyre pressure checked by a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible. Also,
have the original wheel repaired and refitted
by a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible. Refer to the "Identification features"
section of chapter 9 to locate the tyre
label.
REMOVABLE SNOW SCREEN
According to country, the removable snow
screen is installed on the lower part of the
front bumper to prevent the accumulation of
snow at the radiator cooling fan.
FITTING
- Offer up the snow screen facing its
centring pin A on the front bumper.
- Put it in place by pressing at each clip B
located in the four corners.
Do not forget to remove the snow screen
when the exterior temperature is higher than
10°C (no risk of snowfall) and when towing. REMOVAL
- Pass a screwdriver into the hole located
near each of the clips.
- Use the screwdriver as a lever to unclip the four clips B in turn.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
8
6. REFITTING THE REPAIRED WHEEL
The wheel is refitted as described in step 5,
not forgetting to refit the wheel trim.
The spare wheel is not designed to be used
over long distances. Have the tightening of
the bolts and the tyre pressure checked by a
CITROËN dealer as soon as possible. Also,
have the original wheel repaired and refitted
by a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible. Refer to the "Identification features"
section of chapter 9 to locate the tyre
label.
REMOVABLE SNOW SCREEN
According to country, the removable snow
screen is installed on the lower part of the
front bumper to prevent the accumulation of
snow at the radiator cooling fan.
FITTING
- Offer up the snow screen facing its
centring pin A on the front bumper.
- Put it in place by pressing at each clip B
located in the four corners.
Do not forget to remove the snow screen
when the exterior temperature is higher than
10°C (no risk of snowfall) and when towing. REMOVAL
- Pass a screwdriver into the hole located
near each of the clips.
- Use the screwdriver as a lever to unclip the four clips B in turn.