Removing the spare wheel. 1 - spare wheel, 2 - reducer, 3 - reducer rod, 4 - spare wheel holder, 5 - reducer shaft, 6 - end of jack handle extension, 7 - reducer hole, 8 - wheel wrench, 9 - jack handle extensions, 10 - lock (if installed)
Note: Spare wheel removal diagram is shown in the figure "Removing the spare wheel".
1. Removing the spare wheel.
A) Remove the cover from the gearbox access hole located on the rear bumper.
Note: on some models, the spare wheel gearbox has a lock that can only be removed with the ignition key.
b) Insert the end of the jack handle into the gear hole and lower the spare wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
Note: If the spare wheel does not lower, this indicates that the lock of the additional spare wheel locking system has been activated. To unlock the spare wheel, follow the steps described in subsection "Additional spare wheel locking system" this section.
Note: Use the hook on the wheel wrench to remove the spare wheel from under the vehicle.
V) Remove the spare wheel holder.
2. Installation of a spare wheel is carried out in the reverse order.
Additional spare wheel locking system
The spare wheel gearbox is equipped with an additional spare wheel locking system designed to prevent accidental dropping of the spare wheel. For the system to operate, the spare wheel must be mounted with the valve stem facing down.
To free the spare wheel, do the following:
1. Check that the end of the cable shown in the figure is visible under the bottom of the car.
Note: If the cable is not visible, proceed to the steps described in step 6.
2. If the cable is visible, try tightening it first by turning the wheelbrace clockwise until you hear a double click or feel a double jump. It is impossible to pull the rope.
3. Loosen the cable by turning the wheelbrace counterclockwise 3-4 times.
4. Repeat the procedure at least two times. If the spare wheel drops down, proceed to the steps described in paragraphs. (V) section 1 "Spare wheel".
5. Turn the wheel wrench counter-clockwise until about 15 cm of cable appears.
6. Fold up the wheel chocks and jack as shown.
Note: make sure the design is secure.
7. Assemble the jack handle (with extensions and wheel wrench), connect it to the jack and set the jack (together with anti-roll bars) underneath the vehicle so that the top of the jack is in the center of the spare wheel bracket.
8. Rotate the jack handle clockwise until the jack rests against the spare wheel bracket.
9. Continue turning the jack until the spare wheel stops moving up. The auxiliary spare wheel lock will unlock when the spare wheel reaches its original storage location.
Warning: After removing the spare wheel, have the spare wheel gearbox checked by a workshop. It is not recommended to store the spare wheel under the bottom of the vehicle until the gearbox failure has been repaired.