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QUICK HELP
Changing a wheel
Removing a wheel
1.
Park the vehicle on level, stable and non-
slippery ground. Apply the parking brake.
Switch off the ignition and engage first
gear or reverse, depending on the slope.
2.
Detach the wheel trim (large model) using
the wheelbrace 1
, pulling at the valve
passage hole.
Slide the screwdriver 3
into the notch on
the trim (small model) and use the tool as
a lever, pressing to unclip the trim.
3.
Slacken the wheel bolts using the
wheelbrace.
4.
Position the jack underneath the body,
in accordance with the illustration, at the
mark A
(on the sill) as close as possible
to the wheel to be changed.
5.
Extend the jack 4
until its base is in
contact with the ground. Ensure that the
centreline of the jack base is vertical in
relation to the location used.
6.
Raise the vehicle.
7.
Remove the bolts and detach the wheel.
Putting the wheel back in place
1.
Install the support on the wheel.
2.
Place the cable B
in position.
3.
Lower the cover A
.
4.
Position the wheel.
5.
Turn the wheelbrace clockwise to fully
raise the spare wheel.
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Changing a wheel
Refitting a wheel
6.
Put the trim back in place, starting by
placing its notch facing the valve, and
press with the palm of your hand.
7.
Stow the tools and the wheel.
8.
Check the tyre pressure (see
"Identification markings") and have the
balance checked. Refer to the "Identification markings"
section of chapter 8 to locate the
tyre label.
Have the tightening of the bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
1.
Put the wheel in place using the centring
guide 2
to assist you.
2.
Screw in the 3 bolts by hand and remove
the centring guide. Position the 4th bolt.
3.
Pre-tighten using the wheelbrace 1
.
4.
Fold the jack 4
and detach it.
5.
Tighten the wheel bolts using the
wheelbrace. Also, have the original wheel repaired
and refitted by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop as soon as
possible.
