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Then position the wedge (where
provided) or a stone at the rear, on the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be replaced so as to prevent unwanted
movement of the car when it is raised
off the ground
NOTE Passengers should not remain in the
car while the car is being jacked.
alert any bystander that the car is about
to be raised; all persons should be kept
away from the car and nobody must
touch it until it has been lowered. Nor
should any occupant remain in the car
if the car has alloy wheel rims, where
the hub cap covers the fastening bolts,
use the wrench with great care to
remove the hub cap before raising the
car
take the spare wheel, jack bolt removal
tool
before raising the car, use the dedicated
wrench to loosen, but not remove, the
fastening bolts on the wheel with the flat
tyre. While the tire is still resting on the
ground, you just need to turn the bolts
one turn anticlockwise
position the jack under the car, near the
wheel to be changed
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fit the spanner (D) fig. 37 on the
hexagonal part (A) of the jack (B) and
turn it clockwise until the jack bracket
is inserted firmly into the lifting area of
under-door side member (C). Take care
to keep the bracket aligned with the
notch indicated by the
symbol on the
under-door trim fig. 37
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lift the car until the wheel is a few
centimetres off the ground
remove the fastening bolts and remove
the wheel
remove the key from the jack and insert
the locating pin in the wheel hub (in
the case of alloy wheel rims) to facilitate
fitting of the spare wheel
make sure the contact surfaces
between spare wheel and hub are clean
so that the fastening bolts will not come
loose
fit the spare wheel
install and fasten the bolts, without
tightening them
if used, remove the alignment pin
operate the jack and completely lower
the car
tighten the fastening bolts, passing
alternately from one bolt to the
opposite one. In the case of any doubts
regarding the bolt tightening torque,
contact a Jeep Dealership
reposition the jack, the tools, the
wedge and the flat tyre inside the boot,
ensuring that they are locked correctly
WARNINGS
Pay close attention to passing vehicles If
you must intervene either in or near the
carriageway
Pay particular attention when using the
spanner to remove the wheel bolts: it
may have sharp edges
Raising the car any more than
necessary may lower its stability. The
J0A5073C
jack may slip and injure those nearby.
Do not lift the car above the height
required for lifting the wheel off the
ground
Make sure that the spare wheel is fitted
with the valve facing outwards. The
wheel can be damaged if mounted
incorrectly
To prevent injury to persons, the
complete tightening of the bolts must
only be carried out when all of the
vehicle's wheels are on the ground, to
prevent the vehicle falling from the jack
After having travelled for about 40 km,
stop and check that the fastening bolts
are tightened correctly
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