BMW serie 3 sport wagon 2002 Manual Do Utilizador

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Changing a wheel

What you will need

In order to avoid rattling noises later,
note the position of the tools when you
remove them and return them to their
original position when you are done
using them.

Jack 1
Fold up the floor panel, lift away the
spare tire cover, and screw off the
red wingnut (arrow).
When you have completed work,
screw the jack all the way back
down. Fold the handle back and
insert it in its holder

Chock 2
Behind the vehicle jack. Loosen the
wingnut to remove it

Lug wrench 3

Spare tire

or space-saver spare tire

Located next to the jack.
Loosen the wingnut (arrow) by hand,
remove the storage shelf and take the
wheel out.

Procedure

1. Read and comply with the safety

precautions provided on the previous
page

2. Secure the vehicle to prevent it from

rolling:
Place the chock against the rear
surface of the front tire on the side
opposite the side being raised. If the
vehicle is parked on a downward
slope, place the chock securely in
front of the tire. If the wheel must be
changed on a surface with a more
severe slope, take additional precau-
tions to secure the vehicle from
rolling

3. Wheels with full wheel covers

Reach into the ventilation openings
and pull the cover off