BMW SERIE 3 COUPE 2001 Manual page 160

Changing a wheel
160n
You will need the following
In order to avoid rattling noises later,
note the position of the tools when you
remove them and return them to their
original position when you are through
using them.
> Jack (1)
Raise the floor panel in the luggage
compartment (refer to page 41) and
loosen the red wing nut (arrow).
When you have completed work,
screw the jack all the way back
down. Fold the handle back and
insert it in its holder.
> Wedge (2)
Located behind the jack on the wall
in the luggage compartment. Loosen
the wing nut to remove it.
> Spare tire or space-saver spare tire
Next to the jack.
Loosen the wing nut (arrow) by hand,
remove the storage shelf and take the
wheel out.
> Lug wrench
In the onboard tool kit on the under-
side of the luggage compartment lid
(refer to page 152).
Procedure
1 Read and comply with the safety
precautions provided on the
previous page.
2 Secure the vehicle from rolling:
Place the wedge against the rear
surface of the front tire on the side
opposite the side being raised. If
the vehicle is parked on a down-
ward slope, place the wedge
securely in front of the tire. If the
wheel must be changed on a
surface with a more severe slope,
take additional precautions to
secure the vehicle from rolling.
3 If your wheels are equipped with full
*
wheel covers : reach into the venti-
lation openings and pull off the
cover.
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