Spare wheel
Procedure for changing a wheel with a punctured tyre for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
Access to the tools*
Some of the tools are accessible from inside
the boot.
The wheel chock 2 as well as the wheelbrace
extension 6 are stowed under the right hand
boot sill trim.
The wheelbrace 1 and the towing eye 7 are
stowed under the left hand boot sill.
The other tools, the jack 3 and the tool for
removing the wheel bolt covers on alloy
wheels 4, are stowed in a box attached to the
spare wheel.
The assembly is secured under the vehicle in
a carrier.
List of tools*
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle
and can vary according to equipment. Do not
use them for other purposes.
1. Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and the wheel
fixing bolts.
In the event of a breakdown
2. Wheel chock for immobilising the vehicle
(except versions with manual gearbox).
3. Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.
4. Wheel bolt cover remover.
For removing the wheel bolt covers on alloy
wheels.
5. Socket for the security bolts (stowed in the
glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
security bolts.
6. Wheelbrace extension.
For lowering/raising the spare wheel
carrier.
7. Towing eye.
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel, detach the trim
first using the wheelbrace 1 pulling at the valve
passage hole.
When refitting the wheel, refit the trim
starting by placing its notch facing the valve
and press around its edge with the palm of your
hand.
* D epending on version. A complete set of tools
is provided with the spare wheel.
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