CITROEN C5 2008 - Refitting a Wheel

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If your vehicle is fi tted with a spare wheel of a different size to
those on the vehicle, you must not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)
whilst using the spare wheel.
The wheel bolts are specifi c to the type of wheel.
If the type of wheel is changed, check with your CITROËN dealer
that the wheel bolts are compatible with the new wheels.
Note: take care to note down the code number engraved on the
head of the anti-theft bolt socket. This will enable you to obtain
replacement anti-theft bolt sockets from a dealership.
Spare wheel
Your vehicle may be fi tted with a
different spare wheel to those on
the vehicle. When fi tting the spare
wheel, it is normal to notice that the
wheel bolt washers do not come
into contact with the wheel rim.
The spare wheel is secured by the
conical tapering of the wheel bolt’s
shaft.
When refi tting the original wheel,
ensure that the wheel bolt contact
surfaces are clean and in good
condition.
Refi tting a wheel
1
Fit the wheel on the hub,
using the centring guide. Make
sure that the contact surface
between the hub and the wheel
is clean.
2
Screw in the bolts but do not
fully tighten them.
3
Lower the jack and remove it.
4
Tighten the wheel bolts, using
the wheelbrace.
5
Refi t the protectors on the
bolts.
6
Return the ground clearance to
the normal position. See chap-
ter “Hydractive III+ Suspen-
sion”.
7
Ensure the tyre pressure is cor-
rect (see “Vehicle identifi ca-
tion”) and have the balancing
checked.
Wheel equipped with
defl ation detection sensor
Such wheels have tyre pressure
sensors. It is essential to have
repairs carried out by a CITROËN
dealer.
Anti-theft bolts
Each wheel is equipped with one
anti-theft bolt.
To remove it
1
Remove the protector using
tool
3
.
2
Use the anti-theft socket with
the handle.
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