In the boot, use the wheel brace toloosen the spare wheel cradle bolt.0•8 Roadside RepairsWheel changingSome of the details shown here will varyaccording to model. For instance, the locationof the spare wheel and jack is not the sameon all cars. However, the basic principlesapply to all vehicles.M When a puncture occurs, stop as soonas it is safe to do so.M Park on firm level ground, if possible,and well out of the way of other traffic.M Use hazard warning lights if necessary. M If you have one, use a warning triangle toalert other drivers of your presence.M Apply the handbrake and engage first orreverse gear.M Chock the wheel diagonally opposite theone being removed – a couple of largestones will do for this.M If the ground is soft, use a flat piece ofwood to spread the load under the footof the jack.Changing the wheelPreparationWarning: Do not change a wheel in a situation where you risk being hit byother traffic. On busy roads, try to stop in a lay-by or a gateway. Be wary ofpassing traffic while changing the wheel – it is easy to become distracted bythe job in hand.Finally...M Remove the wheel chocks.M Stow the jack and tools in the correct locations in the car.M Make sure that the spare wheel cradle is properly secured, or it could drop onto the roadwhile driving.M Check the tyre pressure on the wheel just fitted. If it is low, or if you don’t have a pressuregauge with you, drive slowly to the nearest garage and inflate the tyre to the right pressure.M Have the damaged tyre or wheel repaired as soon as possible.Before raising the car, loosen the wheelbolts slightly using the wheelbrace.Locate the jack head in the jacking pointand use the brace to raise the car untilthe wheel is clear of the ground.Temporarily place the spare wheel underthe sill as a precaution should the jacktopple.Use the wheel brace to remove the wheeltrim.Remove the spare wheel from the cradle.123456Remove the bolts and remove the wheel.Fit the spare wheel and hand-tighten thebolts. Lower the car, then tighten thewheel bolts firmly. Have the bolts tightened tothe correct torque at the earliest opportunity.7
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