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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.
T
urn the wheelbrace clockwise to fully
raise the spare wheel.
Changing a wheel
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Fitting 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 and have the
balance checked. Refer to the "Technical data -
Identification markings" section for
the location of the tyres sticker bearing the
recommended tyre pressures.
1.
Put the wheel in place using the centre
guide 2 to assist you.
2.
Screw in the 3 bolts by hand and remove
the centre guide. Position the 4th bolt.
3.
Pre-tighten using the wheelbrace
1 .
4.
Fold the jack
4 and detach it.
5.
T
ighten the wheel bolts using the
wheelbrace. Have the tightening of the bolts and
the pressure of the spare wheel
checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop without delay.
Also, have the original wheel repaired and
refitted by a CITR o Ë n dealer or a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
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Changing a wheel
