5. Fitting the spare wheel
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Position the wheel on the hub and
start tightening the bolts by hand.
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Carry out an initial tightening of the
bolts using the wheelbrace.
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Lower the vehicle completely by
folding the jack, then remove the
jack.
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Tighten the bolts again using the
wheelbrace, tighten them fully
without forcing them.
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Place the wheel to be repaired in
the carrier.
Changing a wheel
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Secure the carrier on the hook then
raise the carrier by tightening the
bolt with the wheelbrace.
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Fully tighten the bolt, then check
that the wheel is held flat against
the floor.
If this is not the case, repeat the
operation.
never go underneath a vehicle
that is supported only by a jack
(use a stand).
never use a power driver in place of
the wheelbrace.
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