Renault Megane Quiz
Renault Mégane III Driver's Manual

Wheel change

In this manual: Renault Mégane III Driver's Manual
Engine and peripherals — 141Chassis — 79Chassis — 72Renault Mégane III Driver's Manual — 87Electrical equipment — 221Engine and peripherals — 47Electrical equipment — 80Transmission — 14Air conditioning — 30Bodywork — 115Trim and upholstery — 44General vehicle information — 27Air conditioning — 59General vehicle information — 16Transmission — 38Sealing and soundproofing — 7General vehicle information — 3
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le signal de détresse.Switch on the hazard warning lamps.

Park the vehicle away from traffic on level, non-slip, firm ground (if necessary, place a solid support under the jack base).

Apply the parking brake and engage a gear (first or reverse, or P for automatic gearboxes).

Have all occupants get out of the vehicle and keep them away from the traffic area.

Vehicles fitted with jack and wheel brace

If necessary, remove the wheel trim.

Loosen the wheel bolts using wheel brace 3. Position it so that you can apply pressure to it.

If the vehicle is not equipped with the jack, wheel brace, etc., you can obtain them from a Renault dealer.stationnementIf parking on the verge of the road, you must warn other road users of your vehicle's presence using a warning triangle or other devices required by the law of the country you are in.

Position the jack 4 horizontally. The jack head must be placed exactly at the nearest sheet-metal reinforcement 1 to the wheel concerned, marked by arrow 2.

Start turning the jack by hand to position its base correctly (slightly inserted under the vehicle).

Turn the crank a few times until the wheel lifts off the ground.

tout risque deTo avoid any risk of injury or damage to the vehicle, raise the jack until the wheel to be replaced is no more than 3 cm off the ground.

Remove the bolts and take off the wheel.

Fit the spare wheel onto the central hub and turn it so that the fixing holes of the wheel and hub line up.

If bolts are supplied with the spare wheel, use these bolts only for the spare wheel.

Tighten the bolts, making sure the wheel seats correctly on its hub, then lower the jack.

With the wheel on the ground, tighten the bolts firmly and have the tightening torque (110 N.m) and the spare wheel tyre pressure checked as soon as possible.

Anti-theft bolt

If you use anti-theft bolts, fit them as close to the valve as possible (otherwise the wheel trim may not fit).

crevaison, remplacezIf you have a puncture, replace the wheel as soon as possible.

A punctured tyre must always be inspected by a specialist and repaired if possible.

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