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Removing a wheel
F Remove the label from the middle of the spare wheel (indicating that a wheel needs
repair), and fix it inside the vehicle, where
the driver can see it.
F
R
emove the wheel trim using the end of the
wheelbrace.
F
S
lacken the wheel bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 . F
P osition the foot of the jack 2 on the
ground and ensure that it is directly below
one the jacking points A or B located on
the underbody, closest to the wheel to be
changed.
F
E
xtend the jack 2 until its head is in contact
with the jacking point A or B used. The
contact sur face A or B on the vehicle used
must engage correctly with the middle of
the head of the jack. F
Ra ise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground,
so that the (not punctured) spare wheel can
be easily fitted.
Ensure that the jack is stable. If the ground is slippery or loose, the jack may slip or drop -
Risk of injury!
Ensure that the jack is positioned only at one of the jacking points A or B
under the vehicle,
making sure that the vehicle's contact sur face is centred on the head of the jack. Other wise
there is a risk of damage to the vehicle and/or of the jack dropping - Risk of injury!
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