change wheel CITROEN NEMO 2013 Handbook (in English)

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Changing a wheel


CHANGING A WHEEL


Parking the vehicle

As far as possible, park the vehicle on level,
stable and non-slippery ground.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the
ignition and engage first gear (on a hill).
It is imperative that you ensure that the
occupants get out of the vehicle and wait in
a safe location.
If possible, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be
changed.


Tools

The tools required are stored in a tool kit
located behind the driver's seat (Light van)
or behind the rear bench seat (Combi).


1.
Wheelbrace.

2.
Centring guide.

3.
Screwdriver.

4.
Jack with handle.

5.
Removable towing eye.
The jack and all of the tools are specific
to your vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.
Never go underneath the vehicle when it is
raised only by the jack; use an axle stand.


Taking out the spare wheel

The spare wheel retaining bolt is located on
the rear left part of the loading sill.


1.
Slacken the wheel retaining bolt using the
wheelbrace.

2.
Unscrew fully to unwind the winch cable.

3.
Take out the spare wheel using the
wheelbrace.

4.
Raise the cover A
.

5.
Remove the cable B
from its housing.

6.
Release the spare wheel and place it
near the wheel to be changed.

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Changing a wheel



Removing a wheel




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

2.
Detach the wheel trim (large model) using
the wheelbrace 1
, pulling at the valve
passage hole.
Slide the screwdriver 3
into the notch on
the trim (small model) 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
(on the sill) 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.