09 Wheels and tyres
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WARNING
Check that the jack is not damaged, that
the threads are thoroughly lubricated and
that it is free from dirt.
NOTE
Volvo recommends only using the jack*
that belongs to the car model in question,
which is indicated on the jack's label.
The label also indicates the jack's maxi-
mum lift capacity at a specified minimum
lifting height.
2. Take out jack*, wheel wrench* and
removal tool for the wheel covers* located
in the foam block. If another jack is
selected, see Raising the car (p. 354).
3. Place chocks in front of and behind the
wheels which will remain on the ground to
prevent them from rolling. Use heavy
wooden blocks or large stones for exam-
ple.
*
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
4. Cars with steel rims have removable
wheel covers. Use the removal tool to
hook in and pull off any full-wheel wheel
covers. Alternatively, the wheel covers
can be pulled away by hand.
5. Screw together the towing eye with the
wheel wrench* until the stop position in
accordance with the following figure.
IMPORTANT
The towing eye must be screwed into all
threads in the wheel bolt wrench.
6. Loosen the wheel bolts ½-1 turn anti-
clockwise with the wheel wrench.