Removing the wheel
WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: 00... Raise the vehicle using a VEHICLE LIFT .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
In the case of M vehicles with winter tires, you must pay attention to different rim widths!
Even if tire sizes are the same, different rim widths can be installed!
It is necessary to ensure that the wider rims are mounted only on the rear axle!
In the case of M vehicles with winter tires, you must pay attention to different rim widths!
Even if tire sizes are the same, different rim widths can be installed!
It is necessary to ensure that the wider rims are mounted only on the rear axle!
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
During the installation of all four wheels (e.g. when changing from summer to mounted snow tires), the tire pressure must be checked!
During the installation of all four wheels (e.g. when changing from summer to mounted snow tires), the tire pressure must be checked!
Further information is available.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
A wheel lifter is recommended for easier wheel removal and installation without exertion (see BMW Parts Catalog/Dealer Equipment).
A wheel lifter is recommended for easier wheel removal and installation without exertion (see BMW Parts Catalog/Dealer Equipment).
- In vehicles with M Carbon ceramic brake: It is essential to use the wheel lifter to remove the wheel.
This process is intended to prevent damage to the brake disc.
- If several wheels are removed simultaneously: Use a piece of chalk to mark on each tire the axle and side on which the corresponding wheel is fitted.
- Release the lug bolts (arrows) crosswise and remove the wheel.
- For releasing and tightening lug bolts with the security code: Use the correct adapter from the set of special tools 0 492 518 (36 1 300).
