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Citroen C3: Spare wheel / Fitting a wheel

Citroen C3 2016-2026 Owners Manual / In the event of a breakdown / Spare wheel / Fitting a wheel

Citroen C3. Fitting a wheel

Citroen C3. Fitting a wheel Fitting a steel or ‘space-saver’ type spare wheel

If the vehicle is equipped with alloy wheels, the washers do not make contact with the steel or ‘space-saver’ type spare wheel. The wheel is secured by the conical surface of each bolt.

Citroen C3. Fitting a wheel

  • Fit the wheel on the hub.
  • Screw in the bolts by hand as far as possible.
  • Pre-tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace 5 only.

Citroen C3. Fitting a wheel

  • Lower the vehicle again fully.
  • Fold jack 6 and remove it.

Citroen C3. Fitting a wheel

  • Tighten the bolts using the wheelbrace 5 only.
  • Refit the bolt covers to each of the bolts (depending on equipment).
  • Store the tools.

    Removing a wheel

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    Putting the spare wheel back in place. After changing a wheel

    Putting the spare wheel back in place Put the spare wheel back in place in its housing. Slacken the nut on the bolt by a few turns. Position the fastening device (nut and bolt) in the middle of the wheel...

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