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❒ use the wrench A provided to fully tighten the
bolts in a criss-cross fashion as per the numerical
sequence illustrated in fig. 113;
❒ when replacing an alloy wheel it is advisable to
place it upside down, with the aesthetic part facing
upwards.
Restore the standard wheel as soon as possible,
because, once placed in the associated compartment,
the luggage compartment load platform is rendered
uneven as the standard wheel is larger than the
space-saver wheel.
REFITTING THE STANDARD WHEEL
Following the procedure described previously, raise
the car and remove the space-saver wheel.
Versions with steel rims
Proceed as follows:
❒ make sure the contact surfaces between standard
wheel and hub are clean so that the fastening
bolts will not come loose;
❒ fit the standard wheel by inserting the first bolt by
2 threads into the hole closest to the inflation
valve;
❒ fit the hub cap, aligning the crescent hole with the
bolt already fitted, then fit the other bolts;
❒ using the wrench provided, tighten the fastening
bolts;
❒ lower the car and remove the jack;
❒ using the wrench provided, fully tighten the bolts
in the sequence shown previously.
Versions with alloy wheels
❒ insert the wheel on the hub and using the wrench
provided tighten the bolts;
❒ lower the car and remove the jack;
❒ using the wrench provided, fully tighten the bolts
in the sequence shown;
❒ reinstall the pressure-fitted hub cap, making sure
that the reference hole on the wheel is aligned
with the reference hole on the cap.
IMPORTANT If it is not fitted properly, the hub cap
may detach itself when the vehicle is running.
fig. 113
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