272 What do I do now?
@ Tips
- Never use the hexagonal socket in the
handle of the screwdriver to loosen or
tighten the wheel bolts.
- If a wheel bolt is very tight, you may find
it easier to loosen by carefully pushing
down on the end of the wheel bolt
wrench with
one foot only. As you do so,
hold on to the car to keep your balance
and take care not to slip.
Raising the vehicle
The vehicle must be lifted with the jack first
before the wheel can be removed.
Fig. 220 Changing a wheel: mountin g points for the
jack
Fig. 221 Close-up: proper positioni ng of jack
The location of the jack point is indicated by
an indentation on the underside of the vehicle
¢ fig. 220.
• Activate the parking brake to prevent the
vehicle from rolling unintentionally.
• Shift into
1st gear on vehicles with manual
transmission or move the selector lever to
the
P position on vehicles with automatic
transmission* .
• Find the
lifting point in the sill that is clos-
est to the faulty wheel
c:;, fig. 220.
• Turn the handwheel on the vehicle jack un-
til the jaw
c:;, fig. 221 @ covers the notch on
the vehicle.
• Align the vehicle jack so the jaw @ covers
the notch and the base plate @ is flat on
the floor . The base plate @ must be vertical
under the lifting point @ .
• Install the rod on the vehicle jack : Insert
the rod into the opening on the handwheel.
Turn the rod left or right to secure it.
• Continue raising the jack with the rod until
the wheel lifts off the ground slightly.
Only position the vehicle jack at the designat-
ed points
c:;, fig. 220. There is exactly one loca-
tion for each wheel. Do not position the jack in
any other locations.
Soft ground under the jack can cause the ve-
hicle to slip off the jack. Always place the jack
on firm ground. Use a flat, stable support if
necessary. Use a non-slip surface such as a
rubber mat on a slippery surface such as tile.
A WARNING
-
- You or your passengers could be injured
while changing a wheel if you do not fol-
low these safety precautions:
- Positioning the jack under the vehicle
at any other place than those indicated
above may damage the vehicle or may
result in personal injuries.
- A soft or unstable surface under the
jack may cause the vehicle to slip off
the jack. Always provide a firm base for
the jack on the ground. If necessary,
use a sturdy board under the jack.
- On hard, slippery surface (such as tiles)
use a rubber mat or similar to prevent
the jack from slipping.
- To help prevent injury to yourself and
your passengers:
- Do not raise the vehicle until you are
sure the jack is securely engaged.
- Passengers must not remain in the ve-
hicle when it is jacked up.
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