Repair Procedure

REMOVE AND INSPECT WHEEL BRACE

1. Open liftgate.

2. Lift and hold up the luggage load board:





^ Using the red hook to hold up, place the hook over the seal on the upper edge of the boot opening. (Figure 1)





3. Unscrew the large lower wheel securing ring until it spins freely. (Figure 2)





4. Unscrew the upper ring completely. (Figure 3)





5. Remove the securing rod completely to allow for wheel removal. (Figure 4)





6. Place the securing rod into the left-hand side pocket. (Figure 5)

CAUTION:
Do not drag the wheel; lift the wheel out of the vehicle.





7. With assistance, lift the wheel straight upwards to clear the jack. (Figure 6)

CAUTION:
Place the wheel on a suitable surface; do not to cause damage to the wheel.





8. With assistance lift the wheel clear of the vehicle. (Figure 7)





9. Using the chrome lever loosen the jack fixing and remove the wheel brace. (Figure 8)





10. Check the fitment of the wheel brace on the vehicle wheel nut. (Figure 9)





^ If the wheel brace does not fit the wheel nut, record the four-digit date code and replace with a new wheel brace (LR003271). (Figure 10)

^ If the wheel brace does not fit the wheel nut and the date code is not 0609, please submit details of the date code via EPQR system and replace with a new wheel brace (LR003271).

11. Check the new wheel brace fitment on the vehicle wheel nut. (Figure 9)

INSTALL WHEEL BRACE

1. Install the wheel brace:





^ Ensure the white washer is in place on threaded securing rod. (Figure 11)





^ Ensure the brace is clipped onto the winding handle by the black plastic clip. (Figure 12)





^ Check the anti-rattle elastic band is fitted in the position shown. (Figure 13)





^ Ensure the anti-rattle sponge is fitted on the socket head of brace and is located centrally under the winding handle. (Figure 14)

CAUTION:
Do not drag the wheel; lift the wheel into the vehicle.





2. With assistance lift the wheel into the vehicle. (Figure 16)





3. Ensure the spare wheel is located correctly. (Figure 17)

4. Install the securing rod.

CAUTION:
Do not over tighten.





5. Install the large lower wheel securing ring completely. (Figure 18)

CAUTION:
Do not over tighten.





6. Install the upper ring completely. (Figure 19)

7. Unhook the luggage load board and place back over the spare wheel.