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Changing wheels

If you need to change a wheel, it's important to follow the recommended procedure.

 Warning

Raising the vehicle to change a tire

Changing a wheel requires that you raise the wheel off the ground. Carefully follow the separate instructions for raising the vehicle safely.

  • If you are changing a tire in or close to traffic, make sure you and the vehicle are clearly visible to others. Activate the hazard warning flashers, put out a warning triangle in a visible but safe place and wear a reflective vest.
  • Designate a safe space for passengers to wait, away from both the vehicle and traffic.
  • You are responsible for safety around the vehicle while it is raised. Do not allow people inside or close to the vehicle.
  • Never get under the vehicle or let anyone reach under it with any part of their body while it is raised with a jack.

 Note

You must activate jack mode before raising the vehicle off the ground.

Before removing the wheel

The wheels on your vehicle are fastened with wheel bolts. For extra security, you can use lockable bolts.

 Important

  • Make sure that the dimensions of the replacement tire are approved for your vehicle.1
  • Make sure you read through all the instructions before you start. Get all the tools you need before the vehicle is raised.2

Removing the wheel

Depending on rim equipment:

Tools for removing the lug nut caps.
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  1. 1Remove the plastic caps covering the lug nuts with the specialized tool.
  2. 2Insert the tool into the hole in the middle of the lug nut cap and then pull to remove the cap.
While your vehicle is still on the ground, use the lug wrench to loosen the lug nuts approximately 0.5-1 turn. Press the wrench downwards while the wrench is extended to the left to avoid personal injury. The counterclockwise rotation loosens the fastener. If you have fasteners that are lockable bolts, start with them.
Follow the instructions on how to safely raise the vehicle. Be sure to activate jack mode.
Raise the vehicle high enough so that the tire you want to remove is off the ground. Remove the nuts and lift off the wheel.

 Tip

When switching between winter and summer tires, mark which side they were mounted on: for example, L for left and R for right.

Mounting the wheel

Clean the surfaces between the wheel and hub.
Mount the wheel. Make sure you tighten the nuts. However, the final tightening to the specified torque is done when the wheel is back on the ground and unable to rotate while you do it.

 Warning

  • The front and rear wheels are different sizes. Make sure you put them on the correct axle. Incorrectly mounted wheels can affect handling.
  • Never use lubricant on the threads of the wheel studs. This could cause the lug nuts to loosen after tightening.
Lower the vehicle back to the ground.

Fasten the lug nuts in a crosswise pattern. If you are using lockable bolts, finish with those.

It's very important to secure the fasteners properly. Tighten to 140 Nm (103 lb-ft). Check the tightening torque with a torque wrench. Over-tightened or loosely tightened nuts can damage the threads of the wheel studs or the wheel itself.

Lug nuts tightened crosswise.
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Tighten the lug nuts in a crosswise pattern.
Depending on your rim equipment:
  • Place the wheel fastener cover back over the fasteners, using the guide markers to position it correctly, then press it into place.
  • Refit the plastic caps over the nuts.
Check the tire pressure and store a new reference value in the tire pressure monitoring system.

 Warning

Check the wheel fasteners

The lug nuts may need to be retightened a few days after the tire has been changed. Temperature differences and vibrations may cause them to loosen.

Wheel properties after a tire change

Be attentive to signs of incorrectly mounted wheels. This could affect the vehicle's braking characteristics and the ability to deflect rain and slush.

When you have changed the type or size of the tires, you should drive carefully at first. The dynamics and driving characteristics of the tires may have changed.

  1. 1 Some spare tires have different dimensions. If your vehicle is approved for the spare tire you intend to use, the difference in dimensions is okay.
  2. 2 Use tools that are designed for your vehicle model.

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