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Changing a wheel
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.<
Your BMW is equipped with a space-
saver spare tire designed for temporary
use in maintaining the vehicle's mobility
in an emergency.
To remove the space-saver spare
tire, lift the floor panel in the lug-
gage compartment completely out,
refer to page 35.<
What you will need
>Space-saver spare tire – next to jack
Loosen the wing nut by hand, remove
the storage shelf and take the wheel
out
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.
>
Lug wrench – in the onboard tool kit
on the underside of the luggage com-
partment lid, refer to page 152.
>
Jack 1
Raise the floor panel in the luggage
compartment, refer to page 35, and
undo the jack.
When you have completed work, fold
the handle back and insert it in its
holder
Procedure
1.
Read and comply with the safety
precautions provided on the previ-
ous page
2.
Secure the vehicle to prevent it
from rolling:
>
Chock 2
Place the chock 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 chock
securely in front of the tire. If the
Located behind the jack on the wall
in the luggage compartment. Loosen
the wingnut to remove it
| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | BMW 325Ci, BMW 330Ci, BMW E46 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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