wheel bolts Citroen C3 PICASSO DAG 2009.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
CHANGING A WHEEL
The tools are installed under the boot
fl oor.
For access to them:

 open the boot,

 remove the boot fl oor,

 lift up the boot carpet,

 remove the box containing the
tools,

 remove the polystyrene storage box. All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.

1. Wheelbrace.
For removal of the wheel trim and removal of the wheel fi xing bolts.

2. Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.

3. "Bolt cover" tool.
For removal of the bolt protectors (covers) on alloy wheels.
List of tools
Other accessories

6. Removable towing eye.
Refer to the paragraph "Towing the
vehicle".
Access to the tools
Wheel with trim

When removing the wheel , fi rst
detach the trim using the wheel-
brace 1 pulling at the valve pas-
sage hole.

When refi tting the wheel , refi t the
trim starting by placing its notch fac-
ing the valve and press around its
edge with the palm of your hand.

4. Centring guide.
For refi tting an alloy wheel to the hub.

5. Socket for the security bolts
(located in the glove box).
For adaptating the wheelbrace to the special "security" bolts.
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools
provided with the vehicle.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does
not block traffi c: the ground must be
level, stable and non-slippery.
Apply the parking brake, switch off
the ignition and engage fi rst 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.
Removing the wheel
List of operations

 Remove the chromed bolt cover from
each of the bolts using the tool 3 .

 Fit the security socket 5 on the
wheelbrace 1 to unlock the security
bolt.

 Unlock the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.

 Place the jack 2 in contact with one
of the two front A or rear B locations
provided on the underframe, which-
ever 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
suffi cient 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.

 Remove the wheel.

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After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in
the boot correctly, fi rst 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
without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired
and replace it on the vehicle as
soon as possible.
Fitting the wheel
List of operations

 Put the wheel in place on the hub
using the centring guide 4 .

 Screw in the bolts by hand as far as
possible.

 Pre-tighten the security bolt using
the wheelbrace 1 fi tted with the se-
curity socket 5 .

 Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.

 Lower the vehicle fully.

 Fold the jack 2 and detach it.

 Tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fi tted with the security
socket 5 .

 Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.

 Refi t the chromed bolt covers on
each of the bolts.

 Store the tools in the box.