2009 Peugeot 407 wheel bolts
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CHANGING A WHEEL
Tools available
The following tools are located in
the holder in the centre of the spare
wheel:
1. Wheelbrace.
Permits removal of the wheel trim and removal of the wheel securing
bolts.
2. Jack with integrated handle.
Permits raising of the vehicle.
3. Removable towing eye.
See corresponding section.
4. Bolt cover tool.
Permits removal of the bolt protectors (covers) on alloy wheels. Removal
For vehicles with steel wheels,
detach the trim using the wheel-
brace 1 pulling at the valve pas-
sage hole.
For vehicles with alloy wheels,
remove 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
L i f t t h e fl o o r u s i n g t h e l i f t i n g h a n d l e .
Secure the handle behind the boot
seal. Never go underneath a vehicle
which is supported only by a
jack.
Park the vehicle on level, stable
and non-slippery ground.
Apply the handbrake, switch off the
i g n i t i o n a n d e n g a g e fi r s t o r r e v e r s e
gear (position P for the automatic
gearbox).
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Fitting a wheel
Position the wheel.
Tighten the bolts by hand.
Partly tighten the bolts using the
wheelbrace.
Fold the jack 2 and remove it.
Fully tighten the bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 .
For vehicles with steel wheels,
r e fi t t h e w h e e l t r i m s t a r t i n g b y p l a c -
ing its notch facing the valve and
press with the palm of the hand.
F o r v e h i c l e s w i t h a l l o y w h e e l s , r e fi t
the covers.
Put the tool holder back in position.
T h i s h e l p s t o k e e p t h e b o o t fl o o r i n
its correct position, to prevent any
d e f o r m a t i o n o f t h e fl o o r w h e n l o a d e d .
Tighten the spare wheel securing
strap to prevent noise and for your
safety in the event of impact. Punctured tyre warning
light
Information on the instrument
panel:
Reminder: for your safety, always
change a wheel:
- on level, stable, non-slippery ground,
- with the handbrake applied,
-
w i t h fi r s t o r r e v e r s e g e a r e n g a g e d ( p o -
sition P for the automatic gearbox),
- never go underneath a vehicle
which is supported only by a jack. T y r e u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n
system warning light
T h e s e o r i g i n a l w h e e l s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a
pressure sensor (see paragraph "Tyre
u n d e r - i n fl a t i o n d e t e c t i o n " ) . T h e a l a r m
which detects the removal or absence
o f a w h e e l fi t t e d w i t h t h e i n d i c a t o r
sensor signals the anomaly. Have
the wheel repaired and checked by a
PEUGEOT dealer.
After changing the wheel:
- have the tightening of the bolts and
the tyre pressure of the spare wheel
checked as soon as possible.
- have the punctured wheel repaired a n d r e fi t i t t o t h e v e h i c l e a s s o o n a s
possible.
- have the spare wheel checked and replace it in its boot recess.
Recommendations when using the
temporary spare wheel *
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
spare wheel with a different rim to that
of the standard wheel.
After use, replace it as soon as possible.
Follow the recommendations below
to avoid any alteration in vehicle han-
dling:
-
do not drive above 50 mph (80 km/h) ,
- d o n o t fi t a w h e e l t r i m ,
- drive carefully,
- c h e c k t h e i n fl a t i o n p r e s s u r e i n d i - cated on the label.
* According to version and country.
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Bolt covers
Alloy wheel bolts are covered by
chrome trims.
Use the yellow tool to remove the trims
before slackening the bolts. Fitting the spare wheel
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a s t e e l s p a r e
w h e e l , w h e n fi t t i n g i t , i t i s
normal when
tightening the bolts to notice that the
washers do not come into contact with
the rim. The spare wheel is secured by
the cone shape of each bolt.
VERY COLD CLIMATE SCREEN *
The very cold climate screen is a partial
removable cover which is clipped onto
the air intake grille to prevent the accu-
mulation of snow due to direct splashes.
O n c e i t h a s b e e n fi t t e d o n y o u r v e h i -
cle, it is imperative that it is removed
when the ambient temperature condi-
tions rise above 10 °C again.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Tyres of size 215/55 R17 can-
n o t b e fi t t e d w i t h s t a n d a r d s n o w
chains, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.
* According to country.
Special features of alloy
wheels Anti-theft bolts
Y o u r w h e e l s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a n t i - t h e f t
bolts (one per wheel), placed under
chrome trims which must be removed
using the yellow tool, before the bolts
are unscrewed using the anti-theft
socket and the wheel brace 1 .
Fitting snow tyres
I f y o u fi t s n o w t y r e s m o u n t e d o n s t e e l
wheels onto your vehicle, it is
essen-
tial to use special bolts available from
your PEUGEOT dealer.
This anti-theft socket was
given to you on delivery of
your vehicle with the duplicate
keys. Make a careful note of
the code number engraved on the
head of the anti-theft socket. This will
enable you to obtain a duplicate anti-
theft socket from a PEUGEOT dealer.
You are advised to do the same for the
duplicate keys.
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Bolt covers
Alloy wheel bolts are covered by
chrome trims.
Use the yellow tool to remove the trims
before slackening the bolts. Fitting the spare wheel
I f y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a s t e e l s p a r e
w h e e l , w h e n fi t t i n g i t , i t i s
normal when
tightening the bolts to notice that the
washers do not come into contact with
the rim. The spare wheel is secured by
the cone shape of each bolt.
VERY COLD CLIMATE SCREEN *
The very cold climate screen is a partial
removable cover which is clipped onto
the air intake grille to prevent the accu-
mulation of snow due to direct splashes.
O n c e i t h a s b e e n fi t t e d o n y o u r v e h i -
cle, it is imperative that it is removed
when the ambient temperature condi-
tions rise above 10 °C again.
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer.
Tyres of size 215/55 R17 can-
n o t b e fi t t e d w i t h s t a n d a r d s n o w
chains, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer.
* According to country.
Special features of alloy
wheels Anti-theft bolts
Y o u r w h e e l s a r e fi t t e d w i t h a n t i - t h e f t
bolts (one per wheel), placed under
chrome trims which must be removed
using the yellow tool, before the bolts
are unscrewed using the anti-theft
socket and the wheel brace 1 .
Fitting snow tyres
I f y o u fi t s n o w t y r e s m o u n t e d o n s t e e l
wheels onto your vehicle, it is
essen-
tial to use special bolts available from
your PEUGEOT dealer.
This anti-theft socket was
given to you on delivery of
your vehicle with the duplicate
keys. Make a careful note of
the code number engraved on the
head of the anti-theft socket. This will
enable you to obtain a duplicate anti-
theft socket from a PEUGEOT dealer.
You are advised to do the same for the
duplicate keys.