Changing A Wheel - CITROEN DS3 Owner's Handbook Manual

Changing a wheel

Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
Access to the tools
The tools are installed in the boot under
the floor.
To gain access to them:
open the boot,
lift the boot carpet by pulling the strap
upwards,
remove the polystyrene storage box,
unclip and remove the box containing
the tools.
List of tools
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle.
Do not use them for other purposes.
1. Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removing
the wheel fixing bolts.
2. Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel , first
detach the trim using the wheelbrace 1
pulling at the valve passage hole.
When refitting the wheel , refit the
trim starting by placing its cut-out at the
valve and press around its edge with
the palm of your hand.
3. "Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers)
on alloy wheels.
4. Socket for the security wheel bolts (located
in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special
security wheel bolts (if your vehicle is fitted
with them).