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Tips
- Never try and use the hexagonal socket
in the handle of the screwdriver to loos-
en or tighten the wheel bolts.
- If a wheel bolt sits very tight, you may
find it easier to loosen by carefully push-
ing down on the end of the wheel bolt
wrench with one foot only. As you do,
hold on to the car to keep yourself stable
and take care not to slip.
Raising the vehicle
The vehicle must be li~ed with the jack first
before the wheel can be removed .
Fig. 169 Changing a whee l: moun t ing points for the
jack
Fig. 170 Close-up: proper positioning of jack
.. Apply the parking brake firmly to prevent
your vehicle from rolling unintentionally.
.. Shift into 1st gear on vehicles with manual
transmission, or move the se lector lever to
the P position on vehicles with automatic
transmission.
.. Position the jack below the door sill under
the mounting point that is closest to the
wheel to be changed ¢ fig. 169.
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.. Extend the jack under the lifting point on
the door sill until its arm is positioned di-
rectly under the lifting point ¢ _&..
.. Align the jack so that its arm @ ¢ fig. 170
engages in the designated lifting point in
the door sill and the movable base @ lies
flat on the ground. The base @ must be ver-
tical under the lifting point @ .
.. Wind the jack up further until the flat tire
comes off the ground
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The jack must be installed only at the places
indicated ¢ fig . 169. There is exactly one loca-
tion for each wheel. The jack must not be
positioned at any other location
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An unstable s urface under the jack can cause
the vehicle to slip off the jack. Always provide
a firm base for the jack on the ground . If nec-
essary place a sturdy board or similar support
under the jack. On hard, slippery surfaces
(such as tiles) use a rubber mat or similar to
prevent the jack from slipping
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WARNING
- You or your passengers could be injured
while changing a wheel if you do not fol-
low safety precautions:
- Positioning the jack under the vehicle
at any other place than those indicated
above may damage the vehicle or may
result in personal injuries .
- A soft or unstable surface under the
jack may cause the vehicle to slip off
the jack. Always provide a firm base for
the jack on the ground. If necessary,
use a sturdy board under the jack.
- On hard, slippery surface (such as tiles)
use a rubber mat or similar to prevent
the jack from slipping .
- To help prevent injury to yourself and
your passengers:
- Do not raise the vehicle until you are
sure the jack is securely engaged .
- Passengers must not remain in the ve-
hicle when it is jacked up.
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