Changing Wheels; Spare Tire - Mini Owner's Manual

Changing wheels

Space-saver spare tire*
To change a space-saver spare tire, proceed
as follows:
> Remove the space-saver spare tire,
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> Prepare for tire change, page
>
Jack up vehicle, page
> Mount space-saver spare tire, page
>
Tighten lug bolts, page
> Drive with space-saver spare tire, page
Tire change set for a space-saver

spare tire*

On vehicles with a space-saver spare tire, the
tire change set with onboard tools is stored
under the floor mat in the cargo bay.
1 Chock, folding
2
Hub cover remover
3 Wheel stud wrench
4
Vehicle jack
5 Special wrench for removing the space-
saver spare tire
6 Flat screwdriver/Phillips screwdriver
7 Towing eyelet
8 Lifting handle
The onboard tool kit includes a pouch with
a plastic bag in which you can place the dam-
aged wheel.
Removing the space-saver spare tire
The screw connection of the space-saver spare
tire is under the floor mat in the cargo bay, on
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the base of the storage compartment for the tire
change set.
1. Unscrew the screw connection with the spe-
cial wrench.
2. Take out the cover panel.
3. Screw the lifting handle from the onboard
tool kit onto the thread.
4. Raise the lifting handle slightly.
5. Squeeze the securing spring.
6. The space-saver spare tire is released and
must be held by the lifting handle.
7. Lower the space-saver spare tire with the
lifting handle.
8. Unscrew the lifting handle.
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