CITROEN C3 Handbook page 45

Removing a wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does
not obstruct traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and non-slippery.
With a manual gearbox, engage first gear to
lock the wheels, apply the parking brake and
switch off the ignition.
Check for the fixed illumination of the parking
brake indicator lamps in the instrument panel.
The occupants must get out of the vehicle
and wait where they are safe.
If necessary, place a chock under the wheel
diagonally opposite the wheel to be changed.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a
jack; use an axle stand.
Wheel with wheel trim
When removing the wheel, first remove
the wheel trim by pulling at the valve aperture.
When refitting the wheel, refit the wheel
trim, starting by placing its aperture in line
with the valve and then pushing it into place
all round its edge with the palm of your hand.
Wheel nuts removing pattern
► Loosen the nuts on the wheel in diagonal
sequence. Do not remove wheel nuts.
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► Slacken the bolts using the wheel wrench 3
only.
In the event of a breakdown
► Place the foot of jack 1 on the ground and
ensure that it is directly below the front A or
rear B jacking point on the underbody, whichever
is closest to the wheel to be changed.
► Extend jack 1 with the jack handle 2 and
wheel wrench 3 until its head comes into contact
with jacking point A or B; contact area A or B
on the vehicle must be properly inserted into the
central part of the head of the jack.
► Raise 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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