Remove the wheels
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Removal
Loosen the 4 wheel bolts with bolt tools found in the Tool roll then jack up the car, then undo the wheel bolts and remove the wheel.
Fitting
Refit the wheel, replace the 4 wheel bolts so they are hand tight then lower car to the ground and torque wheel bolts to 105NM (S2) 80-85NM (S1).
Check that there is no side to side play by trying to rock the wheel at a quarter to three.
Depress brake pedal a few times to get the pressure back.
Warning
Do not over torque the nuts they will shear invest in a torque wrench or you will end up paying out for a new set of wheel bolts.
Wheel Bolts
The S2 wheel bolts are:
M12x1.5 bolt with a tapered seat. (eg. Vauxhall Corsa)
The length should be 25-30mm