Changing Wheels - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

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Changing wheels

Removing wheels
Remember to set out the warning triangle if you
must change a wheel in a trafficked area. There
are two jacking points on each side of the car.
The jacking points are centred under the bot-
tom of the doors.
1. Park the car on an even, firm surface with
no incline.
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2. Apply the parking brake and engage 1st
gear (manual gearbox) or move the gear
selector to the P position (automatic gear-
box). Place chocks on either side of the
wheels remaining on the ground. Use
stones or wooden blocks for example.
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
WARNING
Check that the jack is not damaged, that the
threads are thoroughly lubricated and that it
is free from dirt.
3. Take out the jack*, wheel brace and crank,
see location see page 174.
WARNING
Never crawl under the car when it is raised
on the jack. The car could fall, causing inju-
ries.
The car's original jack should only be used
when changing wheels. All other work on
the car should be done using workshop
jacks and axle stands under the part of the
car that is raised.
The jack screw should be kept well lubri-
cated.
If the surface is too soft, the jack could slide
to the side and the car could fall. No one
should be in the car when the wheel is being
changed.
4. Use the wheel brace to loose the wheel
bolts ½-1 . Turn anticlockwise.