wheel bolts Citroen NEMO 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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Changing a wheel
REMOVING

1. Park the vehicle on level, stable and
non-slippery ground. Apply the
handbrake. Switch off the ignition and
engage first gear or reverse, depending
on the slope.

2.
Detach the wheel trim using the
wheelbrace 1, pulling at the valve
passage.
Slide the screwdriver 3 into the central
trim notch and use the tool as a lever,
pressing to unclip the trim.

3. Slacken the wheel bolts using the
wheelbrace.
4. Position the jack underneath the body,
in accordance with the illustration, at
the mark A (in the side member recess)
as close as possible to the wheel to be
changed.

5. Extend the jack 4 until its base is in
contact with the ground. Ensure that the
centreline of the jack base is vertical in
relation to the location used.

6. Raise the vehicle.

7. Remove the bolts and detach the wheel.
PUTTING THE WHEEL BACK IN PLACE

1. Install the support on the wheel.

2. Place the cable B in position.

3. Lower the cover A .

4. Position the wheel.

5. Turn the wheelbrace clockwise to raise
the spare wheel completely.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Changing a wheel
REFITTING THE WHEEL

6. Put the trim back in place, starting by
placing its notch facing the valve, and
press with the palm of your hand.

7. Stow the tools and the wheel.

8. Check the wheel inflation pressure
(see "Identification") and have the
balance checked. Refer to the "Identification features"
section of chapter 8 to locate the tyre
label.
Have the tightening of the bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked by a
CITROËN dealer without delay.

1. Put the wheel in place using the centring
guide 2 to assist you.

2. Screw in the 3 bolts by hand and remove
the centring guide. Position the 4th bolt.

3. Pre-tighten using the wheelbrace 1 .

4. Fold the jack 4 and detach it.

5. Tighten the wheel bolts using the
wheelbrace. Also, have the original wheel repaired
and refitted by a CITROËN dealer as
soon as possible.