CHANGING A WHEEL
Access to the spare wheel and
jack
Lift the boot carpet using the lifting
hook. Secure the hook behind the
boot seal.
Tools
1 - Wheel brace.
2 - Centralising tool.
3 - Trim remover/wheel brace
extension.
4 - Jack.
5 - Removable towing eye.
6 - Chrome trim tool
The tool holder supports the boot
floor. Reposition it to prevent any
deformation of the floor when loa-
ded.
Tighten the spare wheel securing
strap to prevent noise and for your
safety in the event of a frontal
impact.
Removal
- Park the vehicle on level, stable
and non-slippery ground.
- Apply the handbrake, engage first
or reverse gear (position P for the
automatic gearbox).
- Remove the centre trim.
- Loosen the wheel bolts.
For vehicles fitted with alloy wheels,
remove the chrome trims beforehand
(see the section in this chapter entit-
led 'Special features of alloy
wheels').
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