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Changing a wheel
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
The tools are installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to them:
)
open the boot,
)
lift the boot carpet by pulling the strap
upwards,
)
remove the polystyrene storage box,
)
unclip and remove the box containing
the tools.
Access to the tools
List of tools
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle.
Do not use them for other purposes.
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel
, first
detach the trim using the wheelbrace 1
pulling at the valve passage hole.
When refitting the wheel
, refit the
trim star ting by placing its cut-out at the
valve and press around its edge with
the palm of your hand.
3.
"Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers)
on alloy wheels.
4.
Socket for the security wheel bolts (located
in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
security wheel bolts (if your vehicle is fitted
with them).
1.
Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel fixing bolts.
2.
Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.
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197Practical information
The spare wheel is installed in the boot under
the floor.
According to country, you will have either a
"space saver" spare wheel or a temporary
puncture repair kit.
For access to it, refer to the paragraph "Access
to the tools" on the previous page.
Access to the spare wheel
Fitting the "space-saver"
type spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy
wheels, it is normal to notice, when
tightening the bolts on fitting, that the
washers do not come into contact with
the "space-saver" type spare wheel.
The wheel is secured by the conical
contact of each bolt.
Taking out the wheel
)
Unscrew the yellow central bolt.
)
Raise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear.
)
Take the wheel out of the boot.
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Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does
not block traffic: the ground must be
level, stable and not slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and engage first gear * to lock
the wheels.
If necessary, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be changed.
It is imperative that you ensure that the
occupants get out of the vehicle and
wait where they are safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
)
Remove the chromed bolt cover from each
of the bolts using the tool 3
(alloy wheels
only).
)
Fit the socket 4
on the wheelbrace 1
to
slacken the security bolt (if your vehicle is
fitted with them).
)
Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.
*
position P
for an automatic gearbox.
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)
Place the jack 2
in contact with one of the
two front A
or rear B
locations provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed.
On vehicles fitted with sill finishers, the
jacking location is indicated by a marking
on the finisher. The jack must be placed
centrally in line with this marking, at the
jacking point located behind the finisher
and not on the plastic finisher itself.
)
Remove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
)
Remove the wheel.
)
Extend the jack 2
until its base plate is in
contact with the ground. Ensure that the
centreline of the jack base plate is directly
below the location A
or B
used.
)
Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground
so that the spare (not punctured) wheel can
then be fitted without difficulty.
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Fitting a wheel
After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the
boot correctly, first remove the central
cover.
When using the "space-saver" type
temporary-use spare wheel, do not
exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
Have the tightening of the bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired and
replace it on the vehicle as soon as
possible.
Do not drive with more than one
temporary-use spare wheel fitted to the
vehicle at one time.
List of operations
)
Put the wheel in place on the hub.
)
Screw in the bolts by hand.
)
Pre-tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle
is fitted with them) using the wheelbrace 1
fitted with the socket 4
.
)
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.
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)
Lower the vehicle fully.
)
Fold the jack 2
and detach it.
)
Tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle is
fitted with them) using the wheelbrace 1
fitted with the socket 4
.
)
Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1
only.
)
Refit the chromed bolt covers on each of
the bolts (with alloy wheels only).
)
Store the tools in the box.
RACING tyres
Driving in winter conditions
The 215/40 R18 89W tyres fitted as standard
are not suitable for sever winter conditions.
CITROËN recommends that you use suitable
winter tyres during periods of very cold
weather.
If you want to fit snow chains or anti-
skid covers to your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer for advice on the
models recommended for your vehicle.
