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F To remove the wheel bolt cover on each of the bolts, use tool 7 (aluminium wheels).
F
F
it the security socket 2 on the wheelbrace
5
to slacken the security bolt.
F
S
lacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 5
o n l y. F
P lace the foot of the jack 6 on the ground
and ensure that it is directly below the
front A or rear B jacking point provided on
the underbody, whichever is closest to the
wheel to be changed. F
E
xtend the jack 6 until its head comes
into contact with the jacking point A or B ,
whichever is used; the contact area A or B
of the vehicle must be properly inserted in
the central part of the jack's head.
F Ra ise the vehicle until there is sufficient
space between the wheel and the ground
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel
easily.
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Ensure that the jack is stable. If the
ground is slippery or loose, the jack may
slip or collapse – Risk of injury!
Take care to position the jack only at one
of the jacking points, A or B, under the
vehicle, ensuring that the head of the
jack is centred under the contact area
of the vehicle. Other wise, there is a risk
of damage to the vehicle and/or the jack
collapsing – Risk of injury!
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a steel or "space-saver" spare
wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels,
when tightening the bolts on fitting it is
normal to notice that the washers do not
come into contact with the steel or "space-
saver" spare wheel. The wheel is secured
by the conical contact of each bolt.
F
R
emove the bolts and store them in a clean
place.
F
R
emove the wheel.
F
P
ut the wheel in place on the hub.
F
S
crew in the bolts by hand to the stop.
F
P
re-tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 5
fitted with the security
socket 2 .
F
P
re-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 5
o n l y. F
L
ower the vehicle fully.
F
F
old the jack 6 and detach it.
F
T
ighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 5
fitted with the security
socket 2 .
F
T
ighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 5
o n l y.
F
R
efit the bolt covers to the bolts (depending
on equipment).
F
S
tore the tools.
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