Vauxhall Astra Owner's Manual page 218

compartment after having changed
wheels, it needs to be secured with
a strap, or, in the Sports tourer, with
a long bolt.
Stowing a damaged wheel in the
load compartment, 5-door
hatchback
A damaged wheel must be stowed in
the load compartment and secured
with a strap. Vehicle tools 3 205
1. Position the wheel close to one
sidewall of the load compartment.
2. Place the loop end of the strap
through the front lashing eye on
the appropriate side.
3. Place the hook end of the strap
through the loop and pull it until
the strap is fastened securely to
the lashing eye.
4. Insert the strap through the
spokes of the wheel as shown in
the illustration.
5. Mount the hook to the rear lashing
eye.
6. Tighten the strap and secure it
using the buckle.
Storing a damaged wheel in the
spare wheel well, Sports tourer
Use the extension bar placed in the
tool bag. Vehicle tools 3 205.
Vehicle care
■ Turn the wing nut anticlockwise and
remove temporary spare wheel and
tool box.
■ Install the hexagon key of the wheel
wrench ensuring that it locates
securely on the bolt.
■ Turn the wheel wrench
anticlockwise to loosen the bolt.
Remove the bolt.
■ Take the long bolt from the tool box
and screw it in hand-tight using the
wheel wrench.
■ Store the tool box and the damaged
wheel and secure it by turning the
wing nut clockwise.
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