Peugeot Expert III Spare Wheel and Tyre Repair Kit

Hello and welcome. In this post, we'll look at what to do if you get a flat tyre on your Peugeot Expert III van (2016-2024). We cover the temporary puncture repair kit, the spare wheel and how to change a wheel.

Quick Reference

How to use the tyre repair kit

The temporary puncture repair kit is made up of a compressor and a sealant cartridge. It lets you carry out a temporary repair of the tyre so that you can drive to the nearest garage.

It is designed to repair most punctures on the tyre tread.

List of tools

The kit is stowed in a tool box. These tools are specific to your vehicle and may vary depending on the level of equipment. Do not use them for any other purpose.

• 1. 12 V compressor: contains a sealant cartridge for the temporary repair of a tyre. You can also use it to adjust tyre pressures.
• 2. Towing eye: contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop for more information.

The tyre inflation pressures are shown on a label on the vehicle.

The kit is made up of these parts:

• A: "Repair" or "Inflation" position selector.
• B: On I/off O switch.
• C: Deflation button.
• D: Pressure gauge (in bars and psi).
• E: Compartment housing a cable with an adaptor for a 12 V socket.
• F: Sealant cartridge.
• G: White pipe with cap for repair and inflation.
• H: Speed limit sticker.

The vehicle's electrical system lets you run the compressor for long enough to inflate a tyre after a puncture repair. Only connect the compressor to one of the two 12 V sockets at the front.

Repair and sealing procedure

Follow these steps in order to seal the puncture.

1. Park safely: park the vehicle without obstructing traffic and apply the parking brake.
2. Follow safety rules: use the hazard warning lamps, warning triangle, high visibility vest and so on, according to the legislation in the country where you are driving.
3. Switch off: switch off the ignition.
4. Set the selector: turn selector A to the "Repair" position.
5. Check the switch: make sure switch B is in position "O".
6. Uncoil the pipe: uncoil the white pipe G fully.
7. Remove the cap: unscrew the cap from the white pipe.
8. Connect to the tyre: connect the white pipe to the valve of the tyre you are repairing.
9. Plug in: connect the compressor's electrical plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
10. Fit the sticker: stick the speed limit sticker inside the vehicle, in the driver's field of vision, to remind you that a wheel is in temporary use.
11. Start the engine: start the vehicle and leave the engine running.
12. Inflate: move switch B to position I until the tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bars. The sealant is injected under pressure into the tyre, so do not disconnect the pipe from the valve during this operation, as there is a risk of blowback.
13. Remove the kit: remove the kit and screw the cap back on the white pipe. Take care not to get traces of fluid on the vehicle, and keep the kit to hand.
14. Drive straight away: drive immediately for approximately three miles (five kilometres) at reduced speed, between 12 and 37 mph (20 and 60 km/h), to plug the puncture.
15. Check the repair: stop, check the repair and measure the tyre pressure using the kit.

Avoid removing any foreign bodies that have gone into the tyre. Never start the compressor before connecting the white pipe to the tyre valve, otherwise the sealant will be pushed out through the pipe.

If the pressure has not reached 2.0 bars after approximately seven minutes, the tyre cannot be repaired. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop for assistance.

The sealant is harmful if swallowed and irritates the eyes, so keep it out of the reach of children. Its use-by date is marked on the bottle. After use, do not throw the bottle away with normal waste: take it to a PEUGEOT dealer or an authorised waste disposal site, and remember to get a new bottle from a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Inflating, adjusting and checking tyre pressures

After the repair, use the kit to set the tyre to the correct pressure.

1. Set the selector: turn selector A to the "Inflation" position.
2. Uncoil the pipe: uncoil the white pipe G fully.
3. Connect to the tyre: connect the white pipe to the valve on the repaired tyre.
4. Plug in: reconnect the compressor's electric plug to the vehicle's 12 V socket.
5. Start the engine: start the vehicle and leave the engine running.
6. Adjust the pressure: to inflate, set switch B to position "I". To deflate, set switch B to position "O" and press button C. Use the pressures on the tyre pressure label by the driver's door.
7. Stow the kit: remove the kit and stow it.

If the tyre loses pressure again later, the puncture has not been fully sealed. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop to have your vehicle repaired. If the required pressure is not reached after approximately 7 minutes, the tyre is irreparably damaged, so contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop for assistance.

Drive at reduced speed, 50 mph (80 km/h) max., and limit the distance to approximately 125 miles (200 km). Do not drive more than 125 miles (200 km) with a repaired tyre. Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible, and tell the technician that the kit has been used. After inspection, the technician will advise you on whether the tyre can be repaired or must be replaced.

If you adjust the pressure of one or more tyres, you must reinitialise the under-inflation detection system. You can also use the compressor without injecting sealant to check and adjust the tyre pressures.

To remove the pipe and cartridge:

1. Turn the pipe: turn pipe assembly 2 to the left until it touches the unit.
2. Disconnect connector 1: disconnect connector 1 from the cartridge by turning it a quarter turn anti-clockwise.
3. Disconnect connector 3: pull pipe assembly 2 out slightly, then disconnect connector 3 from the air intake pipe by turning it a quarter turn anti-clockwise.
4. Remove the pipe: remove pipe assembly 2.
5. Hold the compressor: hold the compressor upright.
6. Remove the cartridge: unscrew cartridge 4 from the bottom.

To fit the new cartridge and new pipe, carry out these steps in reverse order. Watch out for fluid coming out. The expiry date of the fluid is shown on the cartridge. The cartridge is single use and must be replaced even if only partly used. Do not throw it away with normal waste: take it to a PEUGEOT dealer or an authorised waste disposal site, and get a new cartridge from a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

List of tools (Spare wheel)

The tools for changing a wheel are stowed in a tool box.

• 1. Wheelbrace: used to remove the wheel bolts and raise or lower the jack.
• 2. Jack: used to raise the vehicle.
• 3. Wheel bolt cover/wheel trim removal tool: depending on equipment, used to remove the wheel bolt covers on alloy wheels or the wheel trim on steel wheels.
• 4. Socket for "anti-theft" wheel bolts: adapts the wheelbrace to the special "anti-theft" bolts.
• 5. Towing eye: contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop for more information.

Only use the jack to change a wheel with a damaged or punctured tyre, and do not use any jack other than the one supplied with the vehicle. If your vehicle does not have its original jack, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop to get the one intended by the manufacturer. The jack meets European standards, as defined in the Machinery Directive 2006/42/CE, and does not need any maintenance.

Where is the spare wheel?

You reach the spare wheel from the rear. Depending on version, open the side-hinged doors or the tailgate. To stop the electric side door(s) opening unexpectedly, deactivate the Hands-Free Tailgate Access function in the vehicle configuration menu.

If your vehicle has a towbar, raise the rear using the jack at jacking point B to give enough space to remove the spare wheel.

To remove the spare wheel from the carrier:

1. Find the bolt: access the carrier bolt on the rear door sill.
2. Lower the carrier: slacken the bolt with the wheelbrace (about 14 turns) until the carrier is low enough to disengage the carrier hook.
3. Take out the wheel: release the carrier from the hook, take the spare wheel and place it next to the wheel you are changing.

To refit the spare wheel in the carrier:

1. Position the wheel: place the wheel facing the carrier.
2. Push it in: push the wheel back into the carrier, alternating between left and right, until it is clear of the hook fixing area.
3. Secure it: engage the carrier on the hook, then tighten the bolt fully with the wheelbrace.

You can change the size of the tyre on the spare wheel as follows:

A punctured tyre of size 215 or 225 can be placed in the carrier.

Removing a wheel

Before you start, park the vehicle safely:

• Stop where you do not obstruct traffic, on level, stable and non-slippery ground.
• With a manual gearbox, engage first gear, then switch off the ignition to block the wheels.
• With an automatic gearbox or a drive selector, place the gear selector in position P, then switch off the ignition to block the wheels.
• Apply the parking brake, unless the electric parking brake is set to automatic mode, and check that its indicator lamp lights up on the instrument panel.
• With an electric parking brake, place a chock against the wheel diagonally opposite the one you are changing.
• Make sure all occupants have left the vehicle and are in a safe place.
• Never go underneath a vehicle raised on the jack. Use an axle stand.

1. Remove the covers: on a steel wheel, remove the bolt cover with tool 3 or the wheel trim by hand. On an alloy wheel, remove the cover from each bolt with tool 3.
2. Slacken the security bolt: if fitted, fit security bolt socket 4 to wheelbrace 1 and slacken the security bolt.
3. Slacken the other bolts: slacken the other wheel bolts with wheelbrace 1 only, without removing them.
4. Place the jack: put the foot of the jack on the ground directly below jacking point A or B, whichever is closest to the wheel.
5. Extend the jack: use the knob to extend jack 2 until its head touches jacking point A or B. The contact surface on the vehicle must sit correctly in the central part of the jack head.
6. Raise the vehicle: raise it until there is enough space between the wheel and the ground to fit the spare (not punctured) wheel easily.
7. Remove the bolts: take out the bolts and store them in a clean place.
8. Remove the wheel: take the wheel off.

There is a risk of injury. Make sure the jack is stable, as it may slip or collapse on slippery or loose ground. Position it strictly at jacking point A or B with the vehicle's contact surface centred on the jack head, otherwise the vehicle may be damaged and the jack may collapse.

Fitting the wheel

Fit the wheel in this order.

1. Fit the wheel: place the wheel on the hub.
2. Start the bolts: screw in the bolts by hand as far as possible.
3. Pre-tighten the anti-theft bolt: if fitted, pre-tighten it with wheelbrace 1 fitted with anti-theft socket 4.
4. Pre-tighten the others: pre-tighten the other bolts with wheelbrace 1 only.
5. Lower the vehicle: lower the vehicle fully.
6. Remove the jack: fold jack 2 and remove it.
7. Tighten the anti-theft bolt: if fitted, tighten it with wheelbrace 1 fitted with anti-theft socket 4.
8. Tighten the others: tighten the other bolts with wheelbrace 1 only.
9. Stow the tools: put the tools back in the tool box.

If your vehicle has alloy wheels and you fit a steel or "space-saver" spare wheel, washers A do not touch the spare wheel. The wheel is held in place by the conical contact surface B of each bolt.

If the wheel has a wheel trim, refit it by aligning the cutout with the valve, then pushing the trim into place all round its edge with the palm of your hand.

After changing a wheel:

• Stow the punctured wheel in the carrier.
• Go promptly to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop and have the punctured tyre examined. The technician will advise you on whether it can be repaired or must be replaced.
• Some driving aid functions, such as the Active Safety Brake, should be disabled.
• If your vehicle has tyre under-inflation detection, check the tyre pressures and reinitialise the system. The steel spare wheel does not have a sensor.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can I drive on a tyre repaired with the Peugeot Expert puncture kit?

Drive at 50 mph (80 km/h) max. and do not drive more than 125 miles (200 km) with a repaired tyre. Go to a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop as soon as possible and tell the technician the kit was used.

What pressure should the repair kit reach when sealing a puncture?

Run the compressor until the tyre pressure reaches 2.0 bars. If it has not reached this after approximately seven minutes, the tyre cannot be repaired and you should contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.

Where is the spare wheel on the Peugeot Expert?

You reach it from the rear, through the side-hinged doors or the tailgate. Slacken the carrier bolt on the rear door sill with the wheelbrace, about 14 turns, to lower the carrier.

Can I use the Expert's compressor just to check tyre pressures?

Yes. You can use the compressor without injecting sealant to check and adjust the tyre pressures, using the label by the driver's door.

Whether you use the repair kit or the spare wheel, a flat tyre on your Peugeot Expert is only a temporary fix until a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop has checked it. Keep the tools in the tool box, check your sealant's expiry date now and then, and you will be ready when you need them.

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This is an independent guide, not an official Peugeot publication. If in doubt, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop before carrying out any work.

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