Get QUICK HELP -> Repairing a wheel Guide for Citroen Dispatch Van First Generation (1994-2006)

Repairing a wheel

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remove the compressor, unclip and

store the bottle in a sealed bag to avoid

staining your vehicle with traces of fluid,

Using the kit

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switch off the ignition,

affix the speed limitation sticker to the

vehicle's steering wheel to remind you

that a wheel is in temporary use,

drive immediately, for approximately

two miles (three kilometres), at reduced

speed (between 12 and 37 mph (20 and

60 km/h)), to seal the puncture,

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check that the switch A is at position "0",

connect the pipe of the bottle 1 to the

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stop to check the repair and the

pressure,

valve of the tyre to be repaired,

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connect the compressor's electrical plug

to the vehicle's 12V socket,

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start the vehicle and let the engine run,

switch on the compressor by pressing

the switch A to position "1" until the tyre

pressure reaches 2.0 bars,

PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT

The kit is located at the left hand rear of the

vehicle.

The temporary puncture repair kit consists

of a compressor and a cartridge (containing

a sealant).

If, after approximately five to ten

minutes, you are not able to obtain

this pressure, the tyre cannot be

repaired; contact a CITROËN dealer

or a qualified workshop for roadside

assistance.

Vehicles supplied with a temporary

puncture repair kit do not have a spare

wheel or tooling (jack, wheelbrace, ...).

Repairing a wheel

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adjust the pressure using the

Warning, the sealant cartridge contains

ethylene-glycol, this product is harmful

if swallowed and causes irritation to the

eyes. Keep this product out of reach of

children.

compressor (to inflate: switch A in

position "1"; to deflate: switch A in

position "0" and press button B), in

accordance with the vehicle's tyre

pressure label (located on the door

aperture, on the driver's side), then

remember to check that the leak has

been sealed correctly (no further

loss of pressure after several miles

(kilometres)),

The expiry date of the sealant is indicated

under the cartridge.

The cartridge is intended for a single use;

once opened, it must be replaced.

After use, do not discard the cartridge

into the environment, take it to a

CITROËN dealer or to a specialised waste

disposal site.

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remove the compressor, then stow the

complete kit,

drive at reduced speed (50 mph (80 km/h)

max) limiting the distance travelled to

approximately 125 miles (200 km),

Do not forget to obtain a new sealant

cartridge, available from a CITROËN dealer

or a qualified workshop.

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visit a CITROËN dealer or a qualified

workshop as soon as possible to have

the tyre repaired or replaced by a

technician.

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connect the compressor pipe directly to

the valve of the repaired wheel.

connect the compressor's electrical plug

to the vehicle's 12V socket again,

start the vehicle again and let the

engine run,

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Changing a wheel

1. PARKING THE VEHICLE

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You must ensure that the occupants

get out of the vehicle and wait in a safe

location.

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If possible, park the vehicle on level,

stable and non-slippery ground.

Apply the parking brake, switch off the

ignition and engage first or reverse gear.

If available, place a chock under the

wheel diagonally opposite the one to be

changed.

On certain types of ground and/or if heavy

loads are being transported, the vehicle

must be raised in order to disengage

the spare wheel from the carrier. Call a

CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

2. TOOLS

CHANGING A WHEEL

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If fitted on your vehicle, open the

If your vehicle is equipped with a spare

wheel located underneath the vehicle, follow

these instructions.

plastic flap located at the rear left of the

vehicle.

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Unscrew the nut then take out the jack

and the wheelbrace.

If your vehicle is fitted with suspension

with pneumatic height correction,

1. Wheelbrace.

2. Jack.

please deactivate the system. Refer to the

"Rear suspension" section of chapter 3.

3. Towing eye.

The jack and the tool kit are specific to

your vehicle. Do not use them for other

purposes.

Changing a wheel

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Open the cover, located on the sill, to

access the carrier bolt.

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Detach the carrier from the hook and

place the spare wheel near the wheel to

be changed.

3. SPARE WHEEL

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Gain access to the spare wheel from the

rear.

You can switch on the courtesy lamp to

improve visibility.

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Unscrew the bolt using the wheelbrace

until the carrier is lowered fully.

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Open the rear doors.

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Changing a wheel

4. OPERATING PROCEDURE

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Remove the trim pulling it using the

towing eye.

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Place the jack in contact with the

locating point provided, the one which is

closest to the wheel to be changed.

Do not extend the jack until you have

started unscrewing the bolts on the

wheel to be changed and have placed the

chock under the wheel diagonally opposite.

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Loosen the wheel bolts and start

unscrewing them.

Ensure that the jack is straight and that

the base of the jack is fully in contact

with the ground.

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Extend the jack to lift the wheel clear of

the ground.

Resume and complete the unscrewing of

the wheel bolts.

Remove the bolts and remove the wheel.

Changing a wheel

5. FITTING THE SPARE WHEEL

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Position the wheel on the hub and start

tightening the wheel bolts by hand.

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Lower the vehicle completely by folding

the jack, then remove the jack.

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Secure the carrier on the hook then

raise the carrier using the bolt and the

wheel brace. Check that the wheel and

the carrier are flush against the floor of

the vehicle.

Carry out an initial tightening of the bolts

using the wheelbrace.

Tighten the bolts again using the

wheelbrace, tighten them fully without

forcing them.

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Remember to close the flap, located on

the sill.

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Place the wheel to be repaired in the

carrier.

Store the trim in the vehicle.

Never go underneath the vehicle when

it is supported only by the jack.

Never use a screwdriver in place of the

wheelbrace.

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