wheel bolts Citroen C3 PLURIEL 2008 1.G Owner's Manual
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Access to the spare wheel
To access the spare wheel
Lift the boot carpet.
Remove the jack- holder to access the wheel.
Tools
The tools are to be found in a protective holder inside the spare wheel.Note: I n c a b r i o l e t o r s p i d e r c o n fi g u r a t i o n , i t i s n e c e s s a r y t o m o v e t h e r o o f cassette in order to access the spare wheel.
To reposition the spare wheel
Return the wheel to the boot, place the toolbox inside the wheel, then secure using the strap.
Tyre pressures
T h i s i s i n d i c a t e d o n t h e l a b e l o n t h e f r o n t d o o r p i l l a r . S e e “ V e h i c l e i d e n t i fi c a -tion” and “User Precautions”.
Advice
T h e w h e e l b o l t s a r e s p e c i fi c t o t h e t y p e o f w h e e l .
If the type of wheel is changed, check with your CITROËN dea ler that the wheel bolts are compatible with the new wheels.
T h e j a c k a n d a l l t h e t o o l s a r e d e s i g n e d s p e c i fi c a l l y f o r u s e o n your particular vehicle.
Do not use them for any other applications.
With a spare wheel, drive cautiously.
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Removal1. P a r k t h e v e h i c l e o n s t a b l e , fi r m g r o u n d t h a t i s n o t s l i p p e r y . A p p l y t h e parking brake. S w i t c h o f f t h e i g n i t i o n a n d e n g a g e fi r s t g e a r o r r e v e r s e g e a r , d e p e n d i n g on any slope.You must ensure that all of the vehicle occupants have le ft the vehi-cle and are in a safe location.
2. Detach the wheel trim if there is one, using the end of the wheelbrace 4, pulling close to the valve.3. S l a c k e n t h e w h e e l b o l t s . F o r v e h i c l e s w i t h a l u m i n i u m w h e e l r i m s , fi r s t remove the bolt protectors using tool 6 and use the socket for the anti- theft bolt 5.4. Position the jack 1 at the vehicle subframe jacking point closest to the wheel to be changed. Make sure that the whole surface of the jack base is in contact with the ground.5. Expand the jack 1 until the wheel is a few centimetres above the ground.6. Remove the uppermost bolt.7. Undo the other bolts, remove the wheel.
Tools1. J a c k .2. Movable towing eye.3. Compartment for bulb kit (Not supplied).4. Wheelbrace.5. Socket for anti- theft bolts (For vehicles with aluminium wheel rims).6. Tool for removing wheel bolt protectors (For vehicles with alumin ium wheel rims).
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R e fi t t i n g1. Engage the wheel on the hub.2. Screw in the bolts but do not fully tighten them.3. Lower the jack and remove it.4. Tighten the wheel bolts, using the wheelbrace.5. R e fi t t h e e m b e l l i s h e r , t a k i n g c a r e t o a c c o m m o d a t e t h e t y r e v a l v e . F o r v e h i c l e s e q u i p p e d w i t h a l u m i n i u m r i m s , r e fi t t h e w h e e l b o l t p r o t e c t o r s .6. H a v e t h e o r i g i n a l w h e e l r e p a i r e d a n d r e fi t t e d a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e .7. M a k e s u r e t h a t t h e t y r e i s a t t h e c o r r e c t p r e s s u r e ( s e e “ V e h i c l e I d e n - t i fi c a t i o n ” a n d “ U s e r P r e c a u t i o n s ” ) a n d h a v e t h e w h e e l b a l a n c i n g checked.
Dimension of the spare wheel
If your spare wheel is of a dimension different to that of the wheels normally fi t t e d o n y o u r v e h i c l e ( i d e n t i fi e d b y a l a b e l ) , i t i s e s s e n t i a l t o u s e t h e s p a r e w h e e l o n l y o n a t e m p o r a r y b a s i s , t o d r i v e c a r e f u l l y , n o t t o e x c e e d 8 0 k m / h ( 5 0 m p h ) , t o h a v e t h e o r i g i n a l w h e e l r e fi t t e d a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e a n d n e v e r t o d r i v e w i t h m o r e t h a n o n e s p a r e w h e e l o f a d i f f e r e n t d i m e n s i o n fi t t e d o n y o u r v e h i c l e .
Never get underneath the vehicle if it is supported only by the jack.
When changing a wheel, it is essential to park the vehicle safely on level and stable ground.
Wheel for temporary use
I f y o u r v e h i c l e h a s l i g h t a l l o y w h e e l r i m s b u t a s t e e l s p a r e w h e e l , i f y o u fi t the latter it is normal to notice that the wheel bolts do not appear to contact on the rim.
The spare wheel is secured by the conical tapering of the whe el bolt’s shaft (See illustration).
w h e n r e fi t t i n g t h e l i g h t a l l o y w h e e l , m a k e s u r e t h a t t h e t a p e r i n g c o n t a c t f a c e s of the wheel bolts are clean and in good condition.