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7 Lift the new or spare tire into posi-
tion, secure by screwing at least two 
lug bolts into opposite sockets and 
remove the alignment tool.
8 Screw in the remaining lug bolts, 
then tighten down all the lug bolts, 
working in a cross pattern.
9 Lower the vehicle, remove the jack 
and screw the cover back into the 
jack opening with the screwdriver.
10 Tighten the lug bolts, working in a 
cross pattern.
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To ensure safety, have the lug 
bolts tested with a calibrated torque 
wrench (torque specification is 72 lbs-ft/
100 Nm) at the earliest opportunity. If 
you have mounted a new wheel 
(e.g.,  the spare tire) for the first time, 
check the lug nut torque after approx. 
600 miles (1,000 km).c
11 Mount wheel cover. Position the 
wheel cover with the valve opening 
over the valve stem in the rim and 
press with both hands starting from 
the valve stem and moving around 
the entire circumference of the 
wheel cover.When storing the wheel, ensure that 
you do not damage the retaining pin in 
the spare tire recess. 
When light-alloy wheels other than 
Original BMW light-alloy wheels are fit-
ted to the car, it may be necessary to 
use different lug bolts.
Have the defective tire repaired and 
balanced at the earliest opportunity.
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