Changing Wheels; Spare Tire - Mini cooper 2008 Owner's Manual

Replace the defective tire as soon as possible
and have the new wheel/tire assembly bal-
anced.
Have the MINI Mobility System refilled.
Tire change set
When changing a tire, always observe the safety
measures and the procedure for changing tires
described below.
In case of a flat tire the tire change set is
not needed due to the availability of the
MINI Mobility System.<

Changing wheels

Space-saver spare tire*
To change a space-saver spare tire, proceed as
follows:
> Remove space-saver spare tire, page
> Prepare for tire change, page
>
Jack up vehicle, page
> Mount space-saver spare tire, page
>
Tighten lug bolts, page
>
Drive with space-saver spare tire, page
MINI tire change set with space-saver

spare tire*

On vehicles with a space-saver spare tire, the
tire change set with onboard tools is stored
under the floor mat in the cargo bay.
1
Chock, folding
2
Hub cover remover
3
Wheel stud wrench
4 Vehicle jack
122
Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 701 - © 11/07 BMW AG
122
124
124
124
125
124
5 Special wrench for removing the space-
saver spare tire
6 Flat screwdriver/Phillips screwdriver
7 Towing eyelet
8 Wrench
9 Lifting handle
The onboard tool kit includes a pouch with a
plastic bag in which you can place the damaged
wheel.
Removing the space-saver spare tire
The screw connection of the space-saver spare
tire is under the floor mat in the cargo bay, on
the base of the storage compartment for the tire
change set.
1. Unscrew the screw connection with the spe-
cial wrench.
2. Take out the cover panel.
3. Screw the lifting handle from the onboard
tool kit onto the thread.
4. Raise the lifting handle slightly.