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Changing a wheel
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Your BMW is equipped with a spare tire
or a space-saver spare tire designed for
temporary use in maintaining the vehi-
cle's mobility in an emergency.
To remove the spare tire, lift the
floor panel in the cargo area com-
pletely out, refer to page
109.<
What you will need
In order to avoid rattling noises later,
note the position of the tools when you
remove them and return them to their
original position when you are done
using them.
> Jack 1
Fold up the floor panel, lift away the
spare tire cover, and screw off the
red wingnut – see arrow.
When you have completed work,
screw the jack all the way back
down. Fold the handle back and
insert it in its holder
> Chock 2
Behind the vehicle jack. Loosen the
wingnut to remove it
> Lug wrench 3
> Spare tire or space-saver spare tire –
Located next to the jack.
Loosen the wingnut – see arrow – by
hand, remove the storage shelf and
take the wheel out.
Procedure
1. Read and comply with the safety
precautions provided on the previ-
ous page
2. Secure the vehicle to prevent it
from rolling:
Place the chock 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 chock
securely in front of the tire. If the
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