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Changing a wheel
Procedure for changing a wheel with a punctured tyre by the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
Access to the vehicle's tools*
Some of the tools are accessible from inside
the boot. The wheel chocks 2 as well as the
wheelbrace extension 6 are stowed under the
right hand boot sill.
the wheelbrace 1 and the towing eye 7 are
stowed under the left hand boot sill.
The other tools, the jack 3 and the tool for
removing the wheel bolt head finishers for alloy
wheels 4, are stowed in a box attached to the
spare wheel. The assembly is secured under
the vehicle in a carrier. See the "Access to the
spare wheel" section).
* D epending on version. The complete tooling
is with the spare wheel.
List of tools*
all of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and can vary according to equipment. Do not
use them for other purposes.
1. Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and the wheel
fixing bolts.
Practical information
2. Wheel chocks for immobilising the vehicle
(except versions with manual gearbox).
3. Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.
4. Wheel bolt head cover removal tool.
For removing the wheel bolt head finishers
on alloy wheels.
5. Socket for the security bolts (stowed in the
glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
security bolts.
6. Wheelbrace extension.
For unscrewing/tightening the spare wheel
carrier drive.
7. Towing eye.
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel, detach the trim
first using the wheelbrace 1 pulling at the valve
passage hole.
When refitting the wheel, refit the trim
starting by placing its notch facing the valve
and press around its edge with the palm of
your hand.
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