Changing a wheel
4. OPERATING PROCEDURE
- Remove the trim using the screwdriver F
as a lever.
-
Release the bolts using the wheelbrace E .
- Position the jack C at one of the four
locations provided on the underbody
near the wheels. 3. SPARE WHEEL
The spare wheel retaining bolt is located on
the rear right side.
- Turn the bolt using the socket A and the
ratchet wrench B to release the wheel.
- Turn to the locking point, indicated by an increase in the force required for the
manoeuvre. - Take out the spare wheel using the
wrench.
- Unscrew the handle G and remove the
support H .
- Release the spare wheel and place it near the wheel to be changed. If you have a retractable foor board, the jack
must be positioned at 45°.
- Extend the jack using the ratchet
wrench B until the wheel is a few
centimetres off the ground.
- Unscrew the bolts fully and change the wheel.
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Changing a wheel
6. REFITTING THE REPAIRED WHEEL
Refitting of the wheel is identical to step 5,
do not forget to refit the wheel trim. Refer to the "Identification markings"
section of chapter 9 to locate the tyre
label.
The spare wheel is not designed to be used
over long distances. Have the tightening of
the bolts and pressure of the spare wheel
checked by a PEUGEOT dealer without
delay.
Also, have the original wheel repaired and
refitted by a PEUGEOT dealer as soon as
possible.
5. FITTING THE SPARE WHEEL
- Put the wheel in place on the hub and start screwing in the bolts by hand.
- Carry out an initial tightening of the bolts using the wheelbrace E .
- Lower the vehicle completely by folding the jack, then remove the jack.
- Tighten the bolts again using the wheelbrace E , tighten them fully without
forcing them.
- Stow the wheel to be repaired at the rear of the vehicle. - Hook the support
H and screw in the
handle G .
- Insert the socket A in the hole then
screw in the bolt, using the ratchet
wrench B , to raise the wheel.
- Stow the tools and the trim.
Never go underneath a vehicle
supported only by a jack (use an axle
stand).
The jack and the tool kit are specific to
your vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.
