SETUP
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FRONT PANELS PLASTIC RIVETS LOCATION
Upper Side Panels
1. Install plastic washers on M6 x 20 Torx screws
(included in the PDI kit).
2. Install upper side panels as the reverse of the
removal procedure.
LH Rear Panel
Ensure that LH rear panel is reinstalled on vehicle.
Service Cover
Install service cover on the front of vehicle (in-
cluded in front service compartment).
SETUP
Guidelines
All adjustments have already been performed
at factory. It is only necessary to validate them.
However, if readjustment is needed, refer to the
appropriate
ROADSTER SHOP MANUAL
for the
proper procedure.
Brake Discs Cleaning
NOTICE
A thin layer of anticorrosion treat-
ment is present on the brake disc and must be
removed before using the vehicle. Not c on-
forming to this procedure may lead to a brake
chattering squeaking and brake pad replace-
ment would be necessary.
1. Clean rear brake disc using
XPS BRAKES AND
PARTS CLEANER (P/N 219 701 705)
and a clean
rag.
2. Apply parking brake.
3. Lift the front of vehicle.
4. Remove front wheels and clean brake discs us-
ing
XPS BRAKES AND PARTS CLEANER (P/N 219
701 705)
and a clean rag.
5. Reinstall front wheels on vehicle.
6. Ensure that the rotation direction shown by the
arrow is respected.
WARNING
The tires are only designed to rotate in one di-
rection. Do not switch the left and right front
wheels.
7. Tighten wheels lug nuts by hand.
8. Lower vehic
le.
9. Torque wheels lug nuts.
WHEEL LUG NUT TIGHTENING TORQUE
105N•m (77lbf•ft)
10. Release parking brake.
11. Install wheel caps (located inside front storage
compartment).
Tires Pressure
WARNING
Low pressure may cause tire to deflate and
rotate on wheel. Overpressure may burst the
tire. Always follow recommended pressure.
NOTICE
Always check pressure when tires are
cold before using the vehicle.
NOTE: Tire pressure changes with temperature
and altitude. Recheck pressure if one of these
conditions has changed (e.g., significant weather
change, driving in the mountains).
1. Inflate tires to the specified air pressure. Refer
to the following table.
COLD TIR E PRESSURE RECOMM ENDATION
FRONT REAR
103 kPa (15 PSI) 193 kPa (28 PSI)
Drive Belt
NOTICE
Always verify drive belt tension with
all parts at room temperature and the rear
wheel lifted of the ground.
1. Place vehicle on a level surface.
NOTE: The area must be protected against wind
and must have a very low background noise.
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