pinion Citroen C4 PICASSO 2009 1.G Owner's Manual

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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Grand C4 Picasso C4 Picasso Access to the spare wheel
Taking out the wheel

 Move the third-row seat, right-
hand side (7 seater model).

 Retrieve the extension that is
attached to the rear of the seat
well.

 Engage the extension on the
pinion, located under the carpet
in the seat well.

 Using the wheel brace 4 on the
extension to turn the pinion
clockwise , release the cable
to lower the spare wheel to the
ground.

 Remove the wheel from under
the vehicle, disengaging the
linking plate in the centre of the
wheel.
The pinion to release the spare wheel
is located under the boot carpet, on
the right hand side in the wheel well
for the Grand C4 Picasso and on the
left hand side for the C4 Picasso. Putting the wheel back in place

 It is essential to direct the valve
upwards.

 Pass the linking plate through
the centre of the wheel (fi rst re-
moving the central trim on cer-
tain alloy wheels).

 Turn the pinion anti-clockwise
to draw in the cable. First the pin-
ion will turn idly, then the cable
will tighten to raise the wheel.
Check that the wheel is tight against the vehicle fl oor and
not interfering with other nearby
components (e.g. the exhaust).

 Stow the tools.
With the damaged wheel
now under the vehicle fl oor,
the vehicle has reduced
ground clearance, so take extra
care when reversing or driving on
uneven surfaces, including kerbs.
Retrieval of the spare wheel and
stowage of the affected road wheel
are operations that should be done
with the vehicle supported on its
wheels, not by the jack.