07 Wheels and tires
Changing wheels
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Jack attachment points
Jack attachmentsThere are two attachment points for the jack on each side of the vehicle. These attachmentpoints are under the center of each door.
WARNING
There is an attachment point on each side of the vehicle located under the pillarsbetween the front and rear doors. Thispoint is used during the production proc-ess only, and is NOT intended for attach-ing the jack.
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WARNING
The undersides of accessory running boards are not intended for attaching thejack.
Changing a wheel1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slip-pery surface.
2. Engage the parking brake and put the gear selector in the Park position.
3. Loosen the wheel bolts by exerting down- ward pressure on the lug wrench. 4. Remove the wheel cover (where applica-
ble) using the lug wrench in the tool bag.
5. With the wheels still on the ground, use the lug wrench to loosen the wheel bolts ½ – 1 turn. Turn the bolts counterclock-wise to loosen the bolts.
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Attaching the jack
6. Place the jack on the ground, under oneof the attachment points (see the illustra- tion) and crank while simultaneously guid-ing the jack's attachment bracket ontothe attachment point (see illustration) Thebase of the jack must be flat on a level,firm, non-slippery surface. Before raising
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Note the following before you begin work- ing on your vehicle:
Battery
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Ensure that the battery cables are cor- rectly connected and tightened.
• Never disconnect the battery when theengine is running (e.g., when replacingthe battery).
• Never use a fast charger to charge thebattery. The battery cables should be dis-connected when recharging.
• The battery contains acid that is both cor-rosive and poisonous. It is important thatthe battery is handled in an environmen-tally friendly way. See page 227 for moreinformation on handling the battery.
Hoisting the vehicle
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If a garage jack is used to lift the vehicle, the two jack attachments points should be used.They are specially reinforced to bear theweight of the vehicle (see the illustration). Agarage jack can also be placed under thefront of the engine support frame. Take carenot to damage the splash guard under theengine. Ensure that the jack is positioned sothat the vehicle cannot slide off it. Always useaxle stands or similar structures. The vehi-cle's gross vehicle weight is between5770 lbs (2630 kg) and 6080 lbs (2760 kg).Use a jack and stands rated for this weight. If a two-post hoist is used to lift the vehicle,the front and rear lift arm pads should becentered under the reinforced lift plates onthe inboard edge of the sill rail (see illustra-tion).
WARNING
The ignition system has very high voltage! The voltage in the ignition system is dan- gerous! Do not touch spark plugs, ignition cables or the ignition coil when the engine is run-ning or the ignition is switched on! The ignition should be switched off when: •
Conducting engine tests.
• Replacing parts in the ignition system, such as spark plugs, ignition coil, dis-tributor, ignition cables, etc.
WARNING
Never
try to repair any part of the SRS/
SIPS/WHIPS/IC systems yourself. Any interference in the system could causemalfunction and serious injury. Any workshould only be performed by an authorizedVolvo workshop.