Changing wheel

Updated 03/21/2024

Wheel changes must always be performed correctly. Instructions on how a wheel is removed and mounted and what is important to remember are provided below. Check that the tyre dimension is approved for use on the car.

Warning

If a wheel must be changed in a trafficked environment, passengers must stand in a safe place.
Use a jack1 designed for the car when changing tyres. Use supports to secure the car for all other work.
Never crawl under the car or reach under with a part of your body when it is raised on a jack.
Passengers must leave the car when it is raised on the jack.

Important

If a jack1 is included with the car, it is only designed for occasional, short-term use, such as when changing a wheel after a puncture. Only the jack belonging to the specific model is to be used to jack up the car. If the car is to be jacked up more often, or for a longer time than is required just to change a wheel, use of a garage jack is recommended. In this instance, follow the instructions for use that come with the equipment.

When the jack is not in use it should be stored in its storage space under the cargo area floor. Crank the jack down for it to fit.

Removing a wheel

Read through all instructions before beginning. Take out the tools needed before jacking up the car.

Activate the hazard warning flashers and set out a warning triangle if a wheel shall be changed in a trafficked location.

Make sure that the parking brake is activated and engage gear position P.

Chock in front of and behind the wheels that remain on the ground. Use, for example, heavy wooden blocks or large stones.

Screw together the towing eye with the wheel wrench2 to the stop position.

Remove the plastic caps from the wheel bolts using a suitable tool or pull off the wheel cap.

iCup-2222-Tool for removing caps on the wheel bolts

With the car still on the ground, use the wheel bolt wrench/towing eye to undo the wheel bolts ½–1 turn by pressing downwards (anticlockwise). Always start with the lockable wheel bolts*.

Follow the instructions for how to safely raise the car with the jack.

Raise the car high enough to allow the wheel to be removed to move freely. Remove the wheel bolts and lift off the wheel.

Mounting a wheel

Clean the surfaces between wheel and hub.

Put on the wheel. Ensure that the correct dimension is fitted in the correct position for cars with different front and rear tyre or wheel dimensions. Tighten the wheel bolts thoroughly.

Do not use lubricant on the threads of the wheel bolts.

Lower the car so that the wheels cannot rotate.

Tighten the wheel bolts crosswise. It is important that the wheel bolts are tightened properly. Tighten to 140 Nm (103 foot-pound). Check the tightening torque with a torque wrench.

Depending on tyre equipment:

Place the wheel cap back over the wheel nuts by making sure it fits using guide markers, then press it into place.
Refit the plastic caps over the wheel bolts.

Check the tyre pressure and save the new tyre pressure in the system for tyre pressure monitoring*.

Warning

The wheel bolts may need to be re-tightened several days after the wheel change. Temperature differences and vibration may mean that they are not attached equally as tightly.

Note

After a tyre has been inflated, always refit the dust cap in order to avoid damage to the valve from gravel, dirt, etc.
Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust caps can rust and become difficult to unscrew.