BMW M COUPE Manual page 159

Tire change – Z3 roadster, Z3 coupe
The wheel with the flat tire cannot
be placed in the spare tire bracket
in the place of the spare tire.<
There is a plastic bag in the onboard
tool kit. Put the flat tire and the storage
tray into this bag.
Do not reposition the storage tray
in the spare tire bracket without
the spare tire.<
Using the lifting handle, pull the spare
tire bracket upward until the spring re-
tainer catches. Secure the bracket with
the hexagon nut – ensure that it is snug.
Z3 roadster, Z3 coupe
The spare tire is returned to its original
position in the same manner as it is re-
moved, however in the reverse order.
When doing so, make sure that:
> The valve extension is mounted on
the spare tire valve.
> The storage tray is facing toward the
rear (see arrow) with the valve exten-
sion pointing to the inside left to en-
sure that it is possible to check the
tire inflation pressure.
Mount the spare tire
1 Secure the vehicle to prevent it 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 se-
curely in front of the tire. If the
wheel must be changed on a sur-
face with a more severe slope, take
additional precautions to secure the
vehicle from rolling.
2 Wheels with full wheel covers
Reach into the ventilation openings
and pull the cover off.
3 For wheels equipped with hub cov-
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ers : Position a screwdriver in the
slot and pry the hub cover off.
4 Loosen the lug bolts 1/2 turn.
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