How to Replace a Tyre on a Jeep Renegade

Replacing a tyre on a Jeep Renegade is a relatively simple operation, but it requires attention and the correct use of tools. Here is a step-by-step guide to do it safely: ### Necessary Tools: - Jack (usually provided with the vehicle) - Wheel brace or socket wrench (provided with the vehicle) - Spare wheel - Wheel chock (optional, for safety) ### Procedure: 1. **Preparation:** - Park the Jeep Renegade on a flat and stable surface.

Ensure that the handbrake is engaged. - If possible, place the gear lever in "Park" (P) if it is an automatic gearbox, or in first gear if it is a manual gearbox. - Turn off the engine and switch on the hazard lights. - Chock the opposite wheel (the diagonal one from the tyre being replaced) with a wheel chock or a large stone to prevent the vehicle from moving. 2. **Removing the wheel cover (if present):** - Use the wheel brace or a flat-head screwdriver to remove the wheel cover, if present.

Some wheel covers can be simply pulled off, while others may be secured with bolts. 3. **Loosening the bolts:** - Use the wheel brace to loosen the wheel bolts.

Do not remove them completely, but loosen them by about half a turn while the wheel is still on the ground. This prevents the wheel from spinning while you try to unscrew the bolts. 4. **Positioning the jack:** - Locate the correct lifting point under the Jeep Renegade.

Usually, it is found under the side, near the tyre being replaced, and is often marked by a small mark or notch. - Place the jack under the lifting point and start raising the vehicle. Lift the vehicle until the tyre being replaced is raised off the ground by a few centimetres. 5. **Removing the bolts and the wheel:** - Once the wheel is raised, completely remove the bolts and place them in a safe location. - Pull the wheel towards you to remove it from the hub. You may need to give the wheel a knock to detach it if it is stuck. 6. **Installing the spare wheel:** - Position the spare wheel onto the hub, aligning the bolt holes with the studs. - Hand-tighten the bolts as much as possible to secure the wheel. 7. **Lowering the vehicle and tightening the bolts:** - Use the jack to slowly lower the Jeep Renegade until the spare wheel touches the ground, but not completely. - Use the wheel brace to tighten the bolts in an alternating pattern (star or cross) to ensure that the wheel aligns correctly and is secured tightly. - Lower the vehicle completely and remove the jack. 8. **Final tightening:** - After lowering the vehicle, perform a final tightening of the bolts, ensuring they are secure. 9. **Reattach the wheel cover (if present):** - If you removed a wheel cover, reattach it. 10. **Check:** - Ensure that all bolts are tightened correctly. - Put away the tools and store the removed tyre in the boot.