wheel PEUGEOT 4008 2015 Workshop Manual

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Changing a wheel
The tools are stowed in the boot under the floor. To gain access to them:  Open the boot.  Lift and remove the boot floor.
Access to the vehicle's tools
List of tools
These tools are specific to your vehicle. Do not use them for anything else. 1. Wheelbrace. Used to remove the wheel trim and the wheel fixing bolts. 2. Jack. Used to raise the vehicle. 3. Handle. Used to operate the jack. 4. Removable towing eye. See "Recovering the vehicle".
5. Socket for security wheel bolts (available as an accessory). Used to adapt the wheelbrace to the special "security" wheel bolts.
Procedure for replacing a faulty wheel with the spare wheel using the tools supplied with the vehicle.
The jack must only be used to change a wheel with a damaged tyre. The jack does not require any maintenance.
The jack meets the European standard as defined in Directive 2006/42/CE on machinery. The declaration of conformity can be found at the end of this document. The name and complete address of the manufacturer or, as appropriate, their representative, together with the designation of the jack are given in this certificate of conformity.

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Removing a 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 block the wheels. Never go underneath a vehicle raised using a jack; use an axle stand.
List of operations
 If your vehicle has security bolts (available as an accessory), fit the security bolt socket 5 to the wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security bolt.  Slacken the other bolts using the wheelbrace 1 o n l y.
Never use a jack other than the one provided by the manufacturer.
 Place the foot of the jack 2 on the ground and ensue that it is directly below the front A or rear B jacking point provided on the underbody, whichever is closest to the wheel to be changed.
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel , remove the trim first using the handle 3 , pulling at the cutout. When refitting the wheel , refit the trim starting by placing its cutout opposite the valve and press on its outer edge with the palm of your hand.

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 Extend the jack 2 until it comes into contact with the jacking point A or B used; the contact area A or B on the vehicle must be correctly inserted into the central part of the head of the jack.
 Raise the vehicle until there is sufficient space between the wheel and the ground to admit the spare (not punctured) wheel easily.
 Remove the bolts and store them in a clean place.  Remove the wheel.
Ensure that the jack is stable.
If the ground is slippery or loose, the jack may slip or drop - Risk of injury! Ensure that the jack is positioned only at the jacking point A or B under the vehicle, ensuring that the contact area on the vehicle is well centred on the head of the jack. Otherwise there is a risk of damage to the vehicle and/or of the jack dropping or slipping - Risk of injury!