BMW 2001 325CI, Manual

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Index
Data
Technology
Repairs
Car care
Controls
Overview
Changing a wheel
Take these precautionary
measures if you have either a flat
tire or are changing the tire:
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 or reverse gear (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).
Set up a warning triangle
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or portable
hazard warning 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 which is not slippery. Avoid
jacking 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. If this is done,
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.
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Your BMW has a space-saver spare tire
for temporary use to ensure your
mobility.
To remove the space-saver spare
tire, take out the floor panel in the
luggage compartment completely (refer
to page
41 ).
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You will need the following:
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.
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Jack (1)
Raise the floor panel in the luggage
compartment (refer to page
41 ) and
unclip the jack from where it is stored
(arrow).
After use, swing the crank back and
clip into place.
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Wedge (2)
Located behind the jack on the wall
in the luggage compartment. Loosen
the wing nut to remove it.
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