Replacing Awheel - Alfa Romeo 4C Owner's Handbook Manual

IMPORTANT
13) Punctures caused by foreign
bodies can be repaired if the
damage does not exceed 4 mm on
the tread and on the shoulder of
the tyre. Do not use the repair
kit if the tyre was damaged as a
result of being used when
underinflated.
IMPORTANT
2) Dispose of the bottle and the
sealant properly. Dispose of the
components in compliance with
national and local regulations.
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REPLACING A
WHEEL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
In some specific markets, the car may
be equipped with a space-saver wheel:
see the instructions on the following
pages for changing the tyre.
101) 102) 103) 104) 105)
JACK
Please note that:
❒ the jack weight is 1.7 kg;
❒ the jack requires no adjustment;
❒ the jack cannot be repaired and in
the event of a fault it must be
replaced by another original one;
❒ no tool other than its operating rod
may be fitted on the jack.
To change a wheel, proceed as follows:
❒ stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic
where you can change the wheel
safely. The ground should be flat
if possible, and sufficiently firm;
❒ switch off the engine, pull up the
handbrake and engage the 1
or reverse. Wear the reflective safety
jacket (compulsory by law) before
getting out of the car;
❒ take the space-saver wheel;
❒ access the luggage compartment
and take the wheel replacement
kit fig. 87;
87
❒ take the spanner A and loosen the
fixing stud bolts fig. 88 by about
one turn. swing the car laterally to
make it easier to separate the rim
from the wheel hub;
❒ position the jack under the car, near
the wheel to be changed, next to the
symbols on the side skirts;
❒ fit the operating rod D fig. 90 in the
seat on the device A;
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