Land Rover Discovery: Wheel changing safety
Before raising the vehicle or changing a
wheel, make sure that you read and
comply with the following warnings:
WARNING - THAT NO PERSON
SHOULD PLACE ANY PORTION
OF THEIR BODY UNDER A
VEHICLE THAT IS SUPPORTED BY
A JACK.
- Take care when loosening the
wheel nuts. The wheel brace may
slip off if not properly attached,
and the wheel nuts may give way
suddenly. Either unexpected
movement, may cause an injury.
- Take care when lifting the spare
wheel, and removing the
punctured wheel. The wheels are
heavy and can cause injuries if not
handled correctly.
- Position the jack from the side of
the vehicle, in line with the
appropriate jacking point.
- Do not attempt to raise the
vehicle unless the jack head is
fully engaged in the jacking point.
- Only jack the vehicle using the
approved jacking points.
- The jack is designed for wheel
changing only. Never work
beneath the vehicle with the jack
as the only means of support.
- Always use correctly rated vehicle
support stands, before putting
any part of your body beneath the
vehicle.
- Always use the complete jacking
lever assembly throughout the
tyre changing process, to
minimise any chance of accidental
injury.
- Do not start or run the engine
while the vehicle is supported
only by a jack.
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Lift the loadspace floor to access the
temporary use spare wheel and tool kit.
Temporary use spare wheel locking
ring.
Temporary use spare wheel retaining
bolt.
Tool kit retain
Remove the temporary spare
wheel prior to jacking the vehicle,
to avoid destabilising the vehicle
when raised.
Wheels are heavy and if handled
incorrectly may cause injury. Use
extreme caution
Note: Not all vehicles have wheel chocks
supplied as part of the tool kit.
Wheel chocks are a useful addition to a
vehicle's tool kit. Note the following
advice when using wheel chocks:
Before raisi
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SPECIAL TOOL(S)
PART(S)
REMOVAL
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Specifications (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables,
S
Bumpers specifications
Torque Specifications
REMOVAL
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
Repeat