2007 BMW M6 Owner's Manual - Page 231

the vehicle, and never start the engine while it is supported by the jack.< Preparing wheel change 1. Observe the safety precautions above. 2. Prevent the vehicle from rolling: Place the chock behind the front wheel on the other side of the vehicle, or on inclines, in front of this wheel. On steeply inclined roads, always secure the vehicle against rolling. 3. Loosen the lug bolts a half turn. What you will need To avoid rattling noises later on, note the positions of the tools before removing them, then return them to their initial positions after completing work. Jacking up vehicle 1 2 3 Chock* Lug wrench* Navigation Reference Mobility 3. Jack the vehicle up until the wheel you are changing is raised from the ground. 229 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 775 - © 08/08 BMW AG Vehicle jack* The jacking points for the car jack are located in the positions shown. 1. Position the vehicle jack at the jacking point closest to the wheel so that the entire surface of the jack base rests on the ground perpendicularly beneath the jacking point. The vehicle jack is designed for changing wheels only. Do not attempt to raise another vehicle model with it or to raise any load of any kind. To do so could cause accidents and personal injury.< 2. Guide the jack head into the rectangular recess of the jacking point when cranking up, refer to illustration detail. The tools are located in the hollow of the spare wheel. 1. Fold up the convertible top compartment floor, refer to Convertible: increasing luggage compartment capacity, page 37. 2. Pull back lock 1, fold open tensioning lock 2 completely and loosen the belt 3. 3. Remove the cover 4. 4. Take the tool mounting out of the spare wheel. 5. Remove the spare wheel. Communications Entertainment Spare wheel* Driving tips Controls At a glance