BMW SERIE 7 2000 Manual page 176

Changing tires
174n
> Spare tire and adapter
of the lug bolt cover
Both are stored in the luggage com-
partment below the floor mat. Fold
back the mat for access.
Remove the adapter (arrow), unscrew
the wing nut by hand and remove the
wheel
> Wheel lug wrench, alignment tool and
screwdriver
Are in the onboard tool kit on the un-
derside of the luggage compartment
lid (refer to page 166).
Procedure
1 Read and comply with the safety pre-
cautions stated on the previous page
2 Secure the vehicle to prevent it from
rolling:
Place the wedge against the rear sur-
face of the front tire on the side op-
posite the side being raised. If the ve-
hicle is parked on a downward slope,
place the wedge securely in front of
the tire. If the wheel must be changed
on a surface with a more severe
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slope, take additional precautions to
for removal
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secure the vehicle from rolling
3 If equipped with adapters
the adapter on the lug bolt cover,
position the lug wrench and press
to the left (refer to the illustration)
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4 Wheels with hub cover
hub cover off with the screwdriver
in the slot
5 Loosen the lug bolts 1/2-turn
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