wheel bolts RENAULT MEGANE 2018 Owners Manual

5.7
TOOLS
Tool kit storageThe presence of the tools depends on
the vehicle. Depending on the vehi-
cle, to access the tool kit A, lift the lug-
gage compartment carpet and/or the
mobile floor (refer to the information on
“Luggage compartment storage space/
fittings” in section 3).Jack 2Push clip 1 in the tool kit towards the
front of the vehicle and remove the jack.
Fold the jack 2 correctly before refitting
it in its housing (ensure that the wheel-
brace 3 is correctly positioned).
Hubcap tool 4This tool is used to remove the wheel
trims.
Screw guide 5For tightening/loosening wheel bolts on
vehicles fitted with alloy wheels
Towing hitch 6Refer to the information on “Towing” in
Section 5.
Wheelbrace 7Locks or unlocks the wheel bolts and
tow eye 6.
7
4
6
3
5
A1
2
Do not leave the tools unsecured inside the vehicle as they may come loo\
se under braking. After use, check that all
the tools are correctly clipped into the tool kit, then position it corr\
ectly in its housing: risk of injury.
If wheel bolts are supplied in the tool kit, only use these bolts for th\
e emergency spare wheel: refer to the label affixed
to the emergency spare wheel.
The jack is designed for wheel changing purposes only. Under no circumstances should it be used for carrying out repairs un-
derneath the vehicle or to gain access to the underside of the vehicle.

5.8
Remove using the hubcap tool 1 (lo-
cated in the tool kit) by connecting the
hook in the recess provided next to the
valve 2 (to attach the metal clip).
To refit it, align it with valve 2. Push the
retaining hooks in fully, starting with
side A near the valve, followed by B
and C, finishing at D opposite the valve.
Note: if you are using anti-theft bolts,
refer to the information on “Changing a
wheel”.
HUBCAP
Do not leave the tools un-
secured inside the vehicle
as they may come loose
under braking. After use,
check that all the tools are correctly
clipped into the tool kit, then posi-
tion it correctly in its housing: risk of
injury.
1
2A
B
D
C

5.9
CHANGING A WHEEL (1/2)
Place the jack 3 horizontally; the jack
head must be lined up with the sill clos-
est to the wheel concerned, as shown
by an arrow 1.
Crank up the jack by hand at first to
align the base plate (which should be
inclined further inwards than the jack
head).
Turn the wheelbrace until the wheel lifts
off the ground.
Switch on the hazard warn-
ing lights.
Keep the vehicle away from
traffic and on a level surface
where it will not slip.
Apply the parking brake and engage
a gear (first or reverse, or P for auto-
matic transmissions).
Ask all the passengers to leave the
vehicle and keep them away from
traffic.
If the vehicle is parked on
the hard shoulder, you must
warn other road users of
your vehicle’s presence
with a warning triangle or with other
devices as per the legislation apply-
ing to the country you are in.
If the vehicle is not equipped with a
jack or wheelbrace, you can obtain
these from your approved dealer.
Vehicles equipped with a jack
and wheelbrace
If necessary, remove the wheel trim.
Use the wheelbrace 2 to slacken off the
wheel bolts. Position it so as to be able
to push from above.
3
2
1

5.10
Undo the bolts and take off the wheel.
Fit the emergency spare wheel onto
the hub and rotate it until the mounting
holes in the wheel coincide with those
of the hub.
If bolts are supplied with the emergency
spare wheel, only use these bolts for
the emergency spare wheel. Tighten
the bolts, checking that the wheel is
correctly positioned on its hub and un-
screw the jack.
With the wheel on the ground, tighten
the bolts fully and have the tightness of
the bolts checked and the emergency
spare wheel pressure checked as soon
as possible.
Anti-theft bolt
If you use anti-theft bolts, fit these
nearest the valve (wheel embel-
lisher may not be able to fit).
If you have a puncture, re-
place the wheel as soon as
possible.
A tyre which has been punc-
tured should always be inspected
(and repaired, where possible) by a
specialist.
CHANGING A WHEEL (2/2)