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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, detach the

trim first 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.

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.

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open the boot,

raise the floor,

secure it by hooking its cord on the hook

on the rear shelf support,

1. Wheelbrace.

3. "Bolt cover" tool.

For removing the wheel trim and 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 bolts (located in the

glove box).

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with a standard size spare wheel, unclip

and remove the box in the middle of the

wheel containing the tools,

or

For adapting the wheelbrace to the special

"security" bolts.

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with a "space-saver" spare wheel; lift the

wheel at the rear towards you for access

to the storage box containing the tools.

Access to the spare wheel

Tyre under-inßation detection

The spare wheel is not fitted with a

sensor. The punctured wheel must

be repaired by a CITROËN dealer or

aqualified workshop.

Taking out the standard wheel

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Unscrew the yellow central bolt.

Raise the spare wheel towards you from

the rear.

The spare wheel is installed in the boot under

the floor.

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Take the wheel out of the boot.

Depending on version, the spare wheel may be

a standard size steel or alloy wheel, or for some

countries it is the "space saver" type.

For access to the spare wheel, refer to the

paragraph "Access to the tools" on the previous

page.

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Putting the standard wheel

back in place

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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.

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Put the box back in place in the centre of

the wheel and clip it.

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Tighten fully until the central bolt clicks to

retain the wheel correctly.

Removing a wheel

Parking the vehicle

Immobilise the vehicle where it does

not block traffic: the ground must be

level, stable and non-slippery ground.

Apply the parking brake unless it has

been programmed to automatic mode,

switch off the ignition and engage first

gear* to lock the wheels.

Check that the braking warning lamps

in the instrument panel are on

(not flashing).

The occupants must get out of the

vehicle and wait where they are safe.

If necessary, place a chock under the

wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to

be changed.

List of operations

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Remove the chromed bolt cover from each

of the bolts using the tool 3 (according to

equipment).

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Fit the security socket 4 on the

wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security bolt.

Slacken the other bolts using the

wheelbrace 1 only.

Never go underneath a vehicle raised

using a jack; use an axle stand.

* position R for the electronic gearbox system;

P for an automatic gearbox.

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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.

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.

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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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

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

Fitting a steel or "space-

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Put the wheel in place on the hub.

Screw in the bolts by hand to the stop.

Pre-tighten the security bolt using the

wheelbrace 1 fitted with the security

socket 4.

saver" spare wheel

If your vehicle is fitted with alloy

wheels, when tightening the bolts on

fitting it is normal to notice that the

washers do not come into contact with

the steel or "space-saver" spare wheel.

The wheel is secured by the conical

contact of each bolt.

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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.

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Tighten the security bolt 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 chromed bolt covers on each of

the bolts (according to equipment).

Store the tools in the box.

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