Removing the collapsible spare wheel

The collapsible spare wheel can be found in the stowage well under the trunk floor.

  • Lift the trunk floor up ().

  • Remove stowage well 1.
  • Turn retaining screw 2 counter-clockwise and remove it.
  • Remove collapsible spare wheel 3.
  • Take the wheel bolts for the collapsible spare wheel from the vehicle tool kit.

For further information on changing a wheel and mounting the spare wheel, see ().

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