BMW 2006 bmw 325i - Manual (Page 142)

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height and reduce its support capacity.
Do not lie under the vehicle or start the
engine when the vehicle is supported
by the jack. There is otherwise a risk of
fatal injury.
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Your BMW is equipped with a spare tire
or a space-saver spare tire designed for
temporary use in maintaining the vehi-
cle's mobility in an emergency.
To remove the spare tire, lift the
floor panel in the luggage com-
partment completely out, refer to
page
35 . <
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 done
using them.
> Jack 1
Lift the floor panel within the luggage
compartment, refer to page
35 , and
undo the red wingnut.
When you have completed work,
screw the jack all the way back
down. Fold the handle back and
insert it in its holder
> Chock 2
Located behind the jack on the wall
in the luggage compartment. Loosen
the wing nut to remove it
> Spare tire or space-saver spare tire –
located next to the jack
Loosen the wing nut by hand, remove
the storage shelf and take the wheel
out
> Lug wrench – in the onboard tool kit
on the underside of the luggage com-
partment lid, refer to page
136 .
Procedure
1. Read and comply with the safety
precautions provided on the previ-
ous page
2. Secure the vehicle from rolling:
Place the wedge against the rear
surface of the front tire on the side
opposite the side being raised. If
the vehicle is parked on a down-
ward slope, place the wedge
securely in front of the tire. If the
Changing a wheel
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