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Changing a wheel

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

Access to the tools

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.

The tools are installed in the boot under the

floor.

To gain access to them:

List of tools

All of these tools are specific to your vehicle.

Do not use them for other purposes.

F

open the boot,

lift the boot carpet by pulling the strap

upwards,

1. Wheelbrace.

3. "Bolt cover" tool.

For removing the wheel trim and removing

the wheel fixing bolts.

2. Jack with integral handle.

For raising the vehicle.

For removing the bolt protectors (covers)

on alloy wheels.

4. Socket for the security wheel bolts (located

in the glove box).

F

remove the polystyrene storage box,

unclip and remove the box containing the

tools.

For adapting the wheelbrace to the special

security wheel bolts (if your vehicle is fitted

with them)

Access to the spare wheel

The spare wheel is installed in the boot under

the floor.

According to country, you will have either a

"space saver" spare wheel or a temporary

puncture repair kit.

Taking out the wheel

Fitting the "space-saver"

type spare wheel

F

Unscrew the yellow central bolt.

Raise the spare wheel towards you from

the rear.

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 "space-saver" type spare wheel.

The wheel is secured by the conical

contact of each bolt.

F

Take the wheel out of the boot.

For access to it, refer to the paragraph "Access

to the tools" on the previous page.

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Putting the wheel back in place

F

Put the wheel back in its housing.

Unscrew the yellow central bolt by a few

turns then place it in the centre of the

wheel.

Tighten fully until the central bolt clicks to

retain the wheel correctly.

F

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 the middle (refer to the "Boot fittings"

section).

on vehicles equipped with a "space-

saver" type spare wheel, the punctured

wheel can be stowed in place of the

"space-saver" wheel; however the boot

floor will not then be flat.

F

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.

It is imperative that you 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

Ensure that the jack is stable. If the

ground is slippery or loose, the jack

could slip or drop - Risk of injury!

Take care to position the jack only at

one of the jacking points A or B under

the vehicle, ensuring that the vehicle's

contact surface is well centred on the

head of the jack. Otherwise, there is a

risk of damage to the vehicle and/or the

jack might drop - Risk of injury!

F

Remove the chromed bolt cover from each

of the bolts using the tool 3 (alloy wheels

only).

Fit the socket 4 on the wheelbrace 1 to

slacken the security bolt (if your vehicle is

fitted with them).

Slacken the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 1 only.

* position P for an automatic gearbox.

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F

Position the foot of the jack 2 on the ground

and ensure that it is directly below the

front A or rear B jacking point provided on

the underbody, whichever is closest to the

wheel to be changed.

on vehicles fitted with sill finishers, the

jacking location is indicated by a marking

on the finisher. The jack must be placed

centrally in line with this marking, at the

jacking point located behind the finisher

and not on the plastic finisher itself.

F

Extend the jack 2 until its head comes into

contact with the jacking point A or B used.

The contact surface A or B on the vehicle

must be engaged with the central part of

the head of the jack.

Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient

space between the wheel and the ground

so that the spare (not punctured) wheel can

then be fitted without difficulty.

F

Remove the bolts and store them in a clean

place.

Remove the wheel.

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

F

Put the wheel in place on the hub.

Screw in the bolts by hand.

Pre-tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle

is fitted with them) using the wheelbrace 1

fitted with the socket 4.

F

Pre-tighten the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 1 only.

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RaCING tyres

driving in winter conditions

The 215/40 R18 89W tyres fitted as standard

are not suitable for severe winter conditions.

CITROËN recommends that you use suitable

winter tyres during periods of very cold

weather.

If you want to fit snow chains or anti-

slip covers to your vehicle, contact

a CITRoËN dealer for advice on the

tyres recommended for your vehicle.

F

Lower the vehicle fully.

Fold the jack 2 and detach it.

F

Tighten the security bolt (if your vehicle is

fitted with them) using the wheelbrace 1

fitted with the socket 4.

F

Tighten the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 1 only.

Refit the chromed bolt covers on each of

the bolts (with alloy wheels only).

Store the tools in the box.

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