The following actions must always be carried out in the given order in preparation for changing the wheel :
In the event of a flat tyre, park your vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe distance from the flow of traffic.
Switch on the electronic parking brake Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking .
Automatic gearbox: move the selector lever to position P Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .
Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition Starting and stopping the engine Engine and ignition Ignition see Engine and ignition_0 .
Manual gearbox: select a gear Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .
Ensure that all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle and go to a safe position, e.g. behind the safety barrier.
Chock the wheel opposite the wheel being worked on with a stone or a similar object.
When towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park it properly.
Remove any items of luggage from the luggage compartment.
Remove the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel and vehicle toolkit from the luggage compartment.
Remove the hubcaps Hubcaps Hubcaps .
WARNING
Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe injuries.Removing and installing Valeo heat exchanger, RHD vehicles
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Drip tray for workshop hoist -VAS 6208-
Hose clamps up to 25 mm -3094-
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Crimping pliers -VAS 1978/1A
Crimping pliers -VAS 1978/1A- or crimping pliers (base tool)
-VAS 1978/1-2- together with head adapter 0.35 - 2.5 mmІ -VAS
1978/1-1- or head adapter 4.0 - 6.0 mmІ -VAS 1978/2A- are used
to squeeze together crimp connectors from ...
Vehicle identification data
Fig. 19 A: Vehicle data sticker: example
shows a vehicle with engine code CPTA ③ B: Type plate
Fig. 20 Vehicle identification number
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Vehicle identification number.
The vehicle identification number can be read from ...