Changing a wheel – BMW 01 41 0 155 307 User Manual

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Changing a wheel

Take these precautionary mea-
sures if you have either a flat tire or

are changing a wheel.
Stop the vehicle as far as possible from
passing traffic. Park on a firm, flat
surface. Switch on the hazard warning
flashers. Turn the steering wheel to the
straight-ahead position, remove the key
and engage the steering lock. Shift into
1st gear or reverse (selector lever in
"Park" with automatic transmission)
and engage the parking brake.
All passengers should be outside the
vehicle and well away from your imme-
diate working area (behind a guardrail,
for instance).
If a warning triangle or portable hazard
warning lamp is available, set it up on
the roadside at an appropriate distance
from the rear of the vehicle. Comply with
all safety guidelines and regulations.
Change the wheel only on a level, firm
surface that is not slippery. Avoid jack-
ing the vehicle on a soft or slippery
support surface (snow, ice, loose gravel,
etc.), as it could slide sideways.
Position the jack on a firm support
surface.
Do not place wooden blocks or similar
objects under the jack, otherwise, the
jack might not be able to reach its full
support capacity because of the limited
height.

Do not lie under the vehicle or start the
engine when the vehicle is supported by
the jack. Failure to comply with this
creates a risk of fatal injury.

Your BMW has either a spare tire or
space-saver tire for temporary use to
ensure your mobility.

To remove the spare wheel, lift out
the floor panel in the luggage

compartment completely (refer to
page

109

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 through
using them.

Jack (1)
Raise both the floor panel and spare
tire panel and loosen the red wing nut
(arrow).
When you have completed your work,
screw the jack all the way back
down. Fold the handle back and
insert it into its holder

Wedge (2)
Located behind the jack. Loosen the
wing nut to remove it

Wheel stud wrench (3)

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