wheel bolts PEUGEOT 5008 2010 Owners Manual

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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CHANGING A WHEEL
The tools 2 to 4 are installed in a box,
in the middle of the spare wheel, placed
underneath the vehicle.
The tools 1 and 6 to 9 are installed
under the concertina boards, in the boot
inner trim.
To gain access to them:

 open the boot,

 raise the concertina boards,
Access to the tools
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.
All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other
purposes.
List of tools

1. Wheelbrace.
For removing the wheel trim and the wheel fi xing bolts.

2. Jack with integral handle.
For raising the vehicle.

3. "Bolt cover" tool (according to
equipment).
For removing the bolt protectors (covers) on alloy wheels.

4. Centring guide.
For refi tting an alloy wheel to the hub.

5. Socket for the security bolts
(located in the glove box).
For adaptating the wheelbrace to the special security bolts.

6. Two chocks to immobilise the
vehicle.

7. Wheelbrace extension.
For unscrewing/tightening the spare wheel carrier drive.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Parking the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where
it does not block traffi c: the
ground must be level, stable and
non-slippery ground.
Apply the parking brake unless it
has been programmed to automatic
mode, switch off the ignition and en-
gage fi rst gear * to lock the wheels.
Check that the braking warning lamp
and the P warning lamp on the parking
brake control come on.
If necessary, place a chock under the
wheel diagonally opposite the wheel
to be changed.
The occupants must get out of the
vehicle and wait where they are
safe.
Never go underneath a vehicle raised
using a jack; use an axle stand.
Removing a wheel
List of operations

 Remove the chromed bolt cover
from each of the bolts using the
tool 3 (according to equipment).

 Fit the security socket 5 on the
wheelbrace 1 to slacken the security
bolt.

 Slacken the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.

 Place the jack 2 in contact with one
of the two front A or rear B locations
provided on the underbody, which-
ever is closest to the wheel to be
changed.

 Extend the jack 2 until its base plate
is in contact with the ground. Ensure
that the centreline of the jack base
plate is directly below the location A
or B used.

 Raise the vehicle until there is suf-
fi cient 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.
* position R for the electronic gear
control manual gearbox; P for the
automatic gearbox.

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After changing a wheel
To store the punctured wheel in the boot
correctly, fi rst remove the central cover.
When using the "space-saver" type
spare wheel, do not exceed 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Have the tightening of the bolts and the
pressure of the spare wheel checked
by a PEUGEOT dealer without delay.
Have the punctured wheel repaired
and replace it on the vehicle as soon as
possible.
Fitting a wheel
List of operations

 Put the wheel in place on the hub
using the centring guide 4 .

 Screw in the bolts by hand to the
stop.

 Pre-tighten the security bolt us-
ing the wheelbrace 1 fi tted with the
security socket 5 .

 Pre-tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.

 Lower the vehicle fully.

 Fold the jack 2 and detach it.

 Tighten the security bolt using the
wheelbrace 1 fi tted with the security
socket 5 .

 Tighten the other bolts using the
wheelbrace 1 only.

 Refi t the chromed bolt covers on
each of the bolts (according to
equipment).

 Store the tools in the box.
Fitting the "space-saver"
spare wheel
If your vehicle is fi tted with al-
loy wheels, when tightening the bolts
on fi tting it is normal to notice that the
washers do not come into contact
with the "space-saver" spare wheel.
The wheel is secured by the conical
contact of each bolt.