CITROEN C4 - Changing a Wheel

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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CHANGING A WHEEL
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel
for the spare wheel using the tools pro-
vided with the vehicle.
Access to the tools
The tools are installed in the boot under
the fl oor.
To gain access to them:
 open the boot,
 raise the fl oor,
 secure it by hooking its cord on the
hook on the rear shelf support,
 with a standard size spare wheel,
unclip and remove the box in the
middle of the wheel containing the
tools,
or
 with a "space-saver" spare wheel;
lift the wheel at the rear towards you
for access to the storage box con-
taining the tools.
List of tools
All of these tools are specifi c to your
vehicle. Do not use them for other pur-
poses.
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.
For removing the bolt protectors
(covers) on alloy wheels.
4. Socket for the security bolts (lo-
cated in the glove box).
For adapting the wheelbrace to the
special "security" bolts.
Wheel with trim
When removing the wheel , detach the trim fi rst using the wheelbrace 1
pulling at the valve passage hole.
When refi tting the wheel , refi t the trim starting by placing its notch facing
the valve and press around its edge with the palm of your hand.