wheel bolts Citroen DS3 DAG 2010 1.G Owner's Manual
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181Practical information
Changing a wheel
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare w heel using the tools provided with the vehicle.
The tools are installed in the boot under the floor. To gain access to them: open the boot, lift the boot carpet by pulling the strap upwards, remove the polystyrene storage box, unclip and remove the box containing the tools.
Access to the tools
List of tools
All of these tools are specific to your vehicle. Do not use them for other purposes.
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel , first detach the trim using the wheelbrace 1pulling at the valve passage hole. When refitting the wheel , refit the trim star ting by placing its cut-out at the valve and press around its edge with the palm of your hand.
3. "Bolt cover" tool.
For removing the bolt protectors (covers) on alloy wheels. 4. Socket for the security wheel bolts (located in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the special security wheel bolts (if your vehicle is fitted with them).
1. Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and removing the wheel fixing bolts. 2. Jack with integral handle. For raising the vehicle.
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The spare wheel is installed in the boot under the floor. According to country, you will have either a "space saver" spare wheel or a temporary puncture repair kit. For access to it, refer to the paragraph "Access to the tools" on the previous page.
Access to the spare wheel
Fitting the "space-saver" type spare wheel
If your vehicle is fitted with alloy wheels, it is normal to notice, when tightening the bolts on fitting, that the washers do not come into contact with the "space-saver" type spare wheel. The wheel is secured by the conical contact of each bolt.
Taking out the wheel
Unscrew the yellow central bolt. Raise the spare wheel towards you from
the rear. Take the wheel out of the boot.
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Removing the wheel
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not block traffic: the ground must be level, stable and not slippery. Apply the parking brake, switch off the ignition and engage first 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.
List of operations
Remove the chromed bolt cover from each of the bolts using the tool 3 (alloy wheels only).
Fit the socket 4 on the wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security bolt (if your vehicle is fitted with them).
Slacken the other bolts using the wheelbrace 1 only.
* position P for an automatic gearbox.