PRACTICAL INFORMATION 93
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CHANGING A WHEEL
Parking the vehicle
Access to the spare wheel and
the jack
The wheel is located outside the
vehicle, under the boot, supported by
a metal carrier.
Removing a wheel
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If possible, park the vehicle on
level, stable and non-slippery
ground.
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Chock the rear of the wheel
diagonally opposite the wheel
to be changed, using the jack
storage box.
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Apply the handbrake, engage
irst or reverse gear (position P
for the automatic gearbox).
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Remove the wheelbrace 1,
secured on the rear right inner
panel of the boot.
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Remove the wheel trim using
the wheelbrace, by pulling at the
valve passage hole.
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Using the wheelbrace 1, slacken
the spare wheel carrier retaining
bolt, located inside the boot
under the carpet.
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Slacken the wheel bolts.
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Place the jack under the locating
point on the sub-frame E that
is closest to the wheel to be
changed. Ensure that the entire
surface of the jack base plate is
in contact with the ground.
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Lift the carrier to release the
hook rearwards, then lower it.
Remove the jack storage box 2
located in the spare wheel.
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Extend the jack, completely
unscrew the bolts and remove
the wheel.
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