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2008-2012 Citroen C3 Picasso SUV Practical information -> Changing a wheel User Manual

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Practical information -> Changing a wheel for Your Citroen C3 Picasso SUV First Generation (2008-2012)

Practical information  
Changing a wheel  
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.  
Access to 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.  
3. "Bolt cover" tool.  
For removing the bolt protectors (covers)  
on alloy wheels.  
4. Socket for the security bolts (located in the  
glove box).  
The tools are installed under the boot floor.  
For access to them:  
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special  
"security" bolts (if your vehicle has them).  
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open the boot,  
remove the boot floor,  
lift up the boot carpet,  
remove the box containing the tools,  
remove the polystyrene storage box.  
Other accessories  
5. Removable towing eye.  
Refer to the paragraph "Towing the vehicle".  
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Practical information  
Access to the spare wheel  
Fitting the steel or  
Wheel with trim  
"space-saver" type spare  
wheel  
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 notch facing the  
valve and press around its edge with  
the palm of your hand.  
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels,  
it is normal to notice, when tightening  
the bolts on fitting, that the washers do  
not come into contact with the steel or  
"space-saver" type spare wheel. The  
wheel is secured by the conical contact  
of each bolt.  
The spare wheel is installed in the boot under  
the floor.  
According to country, the spare wheel may be  
steel or of the "space-saver" type.  
For access to it, refer to the paragraph "Access  
to tools" on the previous page.  
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Practical information  
Taking out the wheel  
Putting the wheel back in place  
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Put the polystyrene storage box back in  
place.  
Put the box back in place and clip it.  
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Unscrew the yellow central bolt, and  
remove it.  
Raise the spare wheel towards you from  
the rear.  
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Put the wheel back in its housing.  
Refit the yellow central bolt in the centre of  
the wheel.  
Tighten fully until the central bolt clicks to  
retain the wheel correctly.  
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Take the wheel out of the boot.  
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Practical information  
Removing a wheel  
Parking the vehicle  
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not  
block traffic: the ground must be level,  
stable and non-slippery.  
Apply the parking brake, switch off the  
ignition and engage first gear to lock  
the wheels.  
If necessary, place a chock under the  
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to  
be changed.  
You must ensure that the occupants get  
out of the vehicle and wait where they  
are safe.  
Never go underneath a vehicle raised  
using a jack; use an axle stand.  
List of operations  
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Remove the bolt cover from each of the  
bolts using the tool 3 (with allow wheels  
only).  
Fit the security socket 4 to the  
wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security bolt  
(if your vehicle has them).  
Slacken the other bolts using the  
wheelbrace 1 only.  
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Place the jack 2 in contact with one of the  
two front A or rear B locations provided on  
the underbody, whichever is closest to the  
wheel to be changed.  
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Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient  
space between the wheel and the ground  
to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel  
easily.  
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Extend the jack 2 until its base plate is in  
contact with the ground. Ensure that the  
centreline of the jack base plate is directly  
below the location A or B used.  
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Remove the bolts and store them in a  
clean place.  
Remove the wheel.  
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Practical information  
Refitting a wheel  
After changing a wheel  
To store the punctured wheel in the boot  
correctly, first remove the central cover.  
When using the "space-saver" type  
spare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph  
(80 km/h).  
Have the tightening of the bolts and the  
pressure of the spare wheel checked  
by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified  
workshop without delay.  
Have the punctured wheel repaired and  
replace it on the vehicle as soon as  
possible.  
List of operations  
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Put the wheel in place on the hub.  
Screw in the bolts by hand as far as  
possible.  
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Pre-tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle  
has them) using the wheelbrace 1 fitted  
with the security socket 4.  
Pre-tighten the other bolts using the  
wheelbrace 1 only.  
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Lower the vehicle fully.  
Fold the jack 2 and detach it.  
Tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle has  
them) using the wheelbrace 1 fitted with the  
security socket 4.  
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Tighten the other bolts using the  
wheelbrace 1 only.  
Refit the bolt covers on each of the bolts  
(with alloy wheels only).  
Store the tools in the box.  
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