Jeep Compass, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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- fig. 149 for the lifting points), taking
care to keep the bracket aligned with the
notch indicated by the symbol
on the
door sill cover;
146
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Jacking locations
147
5520394D
Rear jacking location
148
5520395D
Front jacking location
149
5520396D
Raise the vehicle until the wheel
moves a few centimeters away from the
ground
remove the fastening bolts and the
wheel;
insert the wheel hub centering pin (in
the case of an alloy rim) to facilitate the
fitting of the spare wheel;
make sure the contact surfaces
between spare wheel and hub are clean
so that the fastening bolts will not come
loose;
Install the spare tire
fit and do up the bolts, without
tightening them;
operate the jack and completely lower
the car;
tighten the fastening bolts, alternately
passing from one bolt to the opposite
one (see fig. 150). In the case of any
doubts regarding the bolts tightening
torque, contact a Jeep Dealership;
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position the jack in the tool container
and open it just enough to fix it. Replace
the jack and spare wheel locking device.
303) 304) 305)
WARNINGS
Should it be absolutely necessary
to operate on the road surface or near
it, pay the utmost attention to cars in
transit.
Pay particular attention when using
the wrench to remove the wheel
fastening bolts: it may have sharp edges.