REMOVING THE SPARE WHEEL [G2740133]

Make sure to read and fully understand the following warnings. Failure to comply with the safety instructions may result in an accident, leading to serious injury or death.

WARNING:

Make sure the relevant safety warnings have been read and understood before removing the spare wheel. See WHEEL CHANGING SAFETY.

WARNING:

Do not store the wheel while the vehicle is raised on the jack.

WARNING:

Always secure the spare wheel, or the removed wheel, in the correct position, using the securing bolt.

CAUTION:

Always use the spare wheel's lift assist tool when removing the wheel. Avoid contact with the expansion chamber of the air supply unit, as it may result in damage to the compressor.

NOTE:

Not all vehicles have a spare wheel's lift assist tool supplied as part of the tool kit. For more information, contact a retailer/authorized repairer.

NOTE:

Before removing the spare wheel, take note of its storage position. The wheel to be changed must be correctly stored and secured in its place.

Vehicles with a versatile loadspace floor: The versatile loadspace floor needs to be removed to access the spare wheel. See VERSATILE LOADSPACE FLOOR.

The spare wheel is located under the loadspace floor panel.

To remove the spare wheel:

  1. Continually rotate the center clamp plate (1) on the spare wheel counter-clockwise to release.
  2. Continually rotate the top plate of the center bolt (2) counter-clockwise to completely remove.
WARNING:

Make sure that the spare wheel lift assist tool is securely installed to the vehicle's body and the wheel. Failure to do so could result in an accident, leading to serious injury or death.

To remove the spare wheel on vehicles with a spare wheel's lift assist tool:

  1. Release the spare wheel as described above.
  2. Remove the spare wheel's lift assist tool.
    NOTE:

    The spare wheel lift assist tool is stored in a bag next to the spare wheel.

  3. Attach the spare wheel's lift assist tool, as shown, to the top of the rear opening (1).
  4. Insert the tool through the center of the wheel (2).
  5. Pull the upper strap (3) to lift up the spare wheel.
  6. Pull the lower strap to place the spare wheel on the tailgate.
  7. Remove the spare wheel's lift assist tool. Carefully lift the spare wheel from the vehicle.

Reverse the whole procedure to refit.