Changing A Wheel; Tyre Repair Kit - Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA Owner's Handbook Manual

CHANGING A WHEEL

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The car is equipped with the "Tyre Repair
Kit": see contents of the "Tyre Repair Kit"
paragraph for how to use this device.
WHEEL REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
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Central wheel nut tightening torque: 850
Nm
WARNING The car's wheels are
centrelock type, with just one central nut.
Always contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership to have a wheel changed,
since special equipment is required and a
jack is not supplied with the car.
WARNING
118) Contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership for any procedure which requires
removal of a wheel.
119) Removal of the centrelock single wheel
nut using unsuitable equipment may impair
its operation and thus put the car's safety at
risk.
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TYRE REPAIR KIT

DESCRIPTION
120) 121) 122) 123) 124) 125) 126) 127) 128) 129)
29)
3)
The Tyre Repair Kit is located in the boot,
inside a specific container.
To access the Tyre Repair Kit, open the
boot, lift the load platform.
The Tyre Repair Kit includes also:
a bottle (1) fig. 128 containing sealant,
provided with: filling pipe (2) and
adhesive label (3) with the words "Max.
80 km/h", to be attached in a position
easily visible to the driver (e.g. on the
dashboard) after repairing the tyre;
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compressor (4) complete with
pressure gauge and connectors;
an instruction leaflet, to refer to for
prompt and correct use of the Tire
Repair Kit and that must be then given
to the personnel dealing with the tyre
treated with sealant;
a pair of protective gloves;
some adaptors, for inflating different
elements.
WARNING The sealing liquid is effective
for outside temperatures between ­ 40°F
and +122°F (­ 40°C and +50°C). The
sealant has an expiry date.
TYRE REPAIR PROCEDURE
120) 121) 123) 124) 125) 126) 127) 128)
Proceed as follows:
engage the electric parking brake.
Insert the bottle (1) fig. 129 containing the
sealant in the proper compressor holder,
pressing down hard.
Unscrew the tyre valve cap, take out the
inflation hose (2) and tighten the ring on
the tyre valve;
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