Jack; Wheel Removal - Lotus Europa Owner's Handbook Manual

Using the jack
The jack should be located at the rear of each
wheel arch, using the "L" shaped adaptor (in
toolkit) on the head of the jack and between the
car body depending on which wheel is being
raised. Apply the handbrake before commencing
to raise the vehicle. If parked on a slope, the
wheels which are not being raised should be
chocked.
ALWAYS store the jack in its correct location
(see Fig. 5). If stored on the floor it could, in
certain circumstances (such as cornering hard),
puncture or craze the fibreglass side of the body.
Wheel removal
1) Remove the nave plate in the centre of the
wheel with the aid of a screwdriver, inserting the
blade between the wheel and the outer edge of the
plate, and twisting off, using the wheel as a fulcrum
2) Using the wheel nut wrench, slacken the
nuts a half-turn.
3) Raise the vehicle with the assistance of the
jack.
4) Continue to release the wheel nuts, taking
care not to damage the paint on the wheels.
5) Replace the wheel nuts by reversing these
instructions.
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Fig. 5. A-Correct jack stowage
B-Brake master cylinder reservoir
C-Steering rack lubrication plug
6) Check security of wheel nuts every 1,600
km. (1,000 miles).
NOTE: All wheel nuts have right-hand threads and
are removed in an anti-clockwise direc-
tion. When replacing nuts, ensure that
their rounded ends are facing the wheel.
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