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Changing a wheel

Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided with the vehicle.

List of tools

1. Wheelbrace.

Access to the tools

For removing the wheel trim and removal of

the wheel fixing bolts.

2. Jack with integral handle.

For raising of the vehicle.

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 has

them).

The tools are stowed in the boot under the

floor.

To gain access to them:

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open the boot,

raise the floor,

remove the polystyrene storage box,

unclip and remove the box containing the

tools.

all of these tools are specific to your

vehicle. do not use them for other

purposes.

never use a jack other than the one

listed by the manufacturer. If the vehicle

does not have one, contact a CITRoËn

dealer or a qualified workshop to obtain

a jack intended for the the vehicle.

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Access to the spare wheel

Fitting the steel or "space-

saver" type spare wheel

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.

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.

To gain access to it, refer to the paragraph

"access to the tools" on the previous page.

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Taking out the wheel

Putting the wheel back in place

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Put the box back in place in the centre of

the wheel and clip it.

Put the polystyrene storage box back in

place.

Refit the boot floor carpet by lightly folding

it in two (refer to the "Boot fittings" section).

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Unscrew the yellow central bolt.

Raise the spare wheel towards you from

the rear.

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Put the wheel back in its housing.

Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a few

turns then put it in place 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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On vehicles equipped with a "space-

saver" type spare wheel, the punctured

wheel cannot be stowed in place of the

"space-saver" wheel.

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Removing a wheel

Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does not

block traffic: the ground must be level,

stable and not 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 alloy wheels

only).

Fit the security bolt socket 4 on the

wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security bolt

(if your vehicle has them).

Slacken the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 1 only.

* position R for an electronic gearbox;

position P for an automatic gearbox.

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Position the foot of the jack 2 on the

ground, ensuring that it is directly below the

front A or rear B jacking points provided on

the underbody, whichever is closest to the

wheel to be changed.

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Extend the jack 2 until its head comes into

contact with the jacking point A or B used.

The vehicle's contact area A or B must be

fully engaged with the central part of the

head of the jack.

F

Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient

space between the wheel and the ground

to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel

easily.

Remove the bolts and store them in a clean

place.

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Remove the wheel.

Ensure that the jack is stable. If the ground is slippery or loose, the jack could slip or drop -

Risk of injury!

Position the jack only at one of the jacking points A or B under the vehicle, ensuring that the

vehicle's contact area is positioned centrally on the head of the jack. Otherwise, there is a

risk of damage to the vehicle and/or the jack dropping - Risk of injury!

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Fitting 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

temporary use 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.

Do not drive with more than one

temporary use spare wheel fitted to the

vehicle at one time.

List of operations

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Put the wheel in place on the hub.

Screw in the bolts by hand.

Pre-tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle

has them) using the wheelbrace 1 fitted

with the security bolt 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 remove it.

F

Tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle has

them) using the wheelbrace 1 fitted with

the security bolt socket 4.

Tighten the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 1 only.

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Refit the bolt covers on each of the bolts.

Stow the tools in the box.

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