Porsche 968 - Spare Wheel Information; Spare Wheel and Compressor Location; Using the Collapsible Spare Wheel

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Spare Wheel
Spare wheel, ele c tric compressor and tyre
pressure gauge are stowed in the luggage com -
partment beneath the carpet.
The socket wrench for the mounting bolt of the
spare wheel (arrow) can be found in the tool kit.
A sheet of plastic is provided so that you can
wrap up the wheel you remove, to keep the
luggage compartment clean.
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The car jack is behind the spare wheel. The
fastening strap can be released behind the jack
(arrow).
The following instructions on using the spare
wheel must be followed precisely for reasons
of safety!
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To mount the collapsible spare wheel on the
rear axle a spacer may have to be removed if
present.
To do this , remove the five wheel nuts (as for
fitting a normal wheel) and pull off the spacer .
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When refitting the spacer and the original wheel,
the prescribed tightening torques must be ob -
served .
The spare wheel is fitted with a collapsible tyre,
and when it is needed, it must be inflated with
the electric compressor . The compressor plugs
into the socket of the cigarette lighter.
The collapsible spare wheel must be mounted
on the vehicle before it is inflated.