Removing the wheel
In this manual: Removing the wheel
6steps
~36min
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WARNING
- Park the vehicle so that it does not obstruct or endanger other road users or yourself.
- Set up the warning triangle.
- Make sure the vehicle is standing on firm, level ground and that the wheels are pointing straight ahead.
- Switch off the ignition and apply the parking brake.
- If the vehicle has a manual transmission, select first or reverse gear.
CAUTION
Do not place alloy wheels face down, as this will damage the paint.
Note: The spare wheel is stored under the floor covering in the luggage compartment.

- Fit the locking wheel nut key.
- Loosen the wheel nuts.

- Position the jack on the flange.
- Extend the jack until its base sits flat on the ground and the jack is vertical beneath the jacking point.

- Raise the vehicle until the wheel is clear of the ground.
- Remove the wheel nuts and take off the wheel.
Test yourself
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