2006 PORSCHE CAYMAN wheel bolts

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Changing a wheel
Warning!
Risk of injury. The car may slip off the jack.
fMake sure that no one is in the vehicle when
jacking up and changing a wheel.
fAlways place the car on stable supports if work
has to be carried out under the car.
Risk of damage to the brake discs of the
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB).
fAlways screw in both assembly aids when changing a wheel.
Note
The tools required for changing a wheel (e.g. jack,
wheel bolt wrench, assembly aids) are not sup-
plied with the car. They are available at your
authorized Porsche dealer.
1. Fully apply the handbrake, engage 1st gear or
select position P and withdraw the ignition key.
2. Secure the car against rolling away, e.g. by
means of wedges under the wheels on the op-
posite side.
This is particularly important on slopes.
Screw in assembly aid for vehicles without
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake3. Slightly slacken the wheel bolts of the wheel to
be changed.
4. Raise the car until the wheel lifts off the
ground.
Please observe the chapter “LIFTING THE VE-
HICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM OR GARAGE
LIFT” on Page 223.
Screw in two assembly aids for vehicles with
Porsche Ceramic Composite BrakeNote on operation
fTo remove or mount the spacers:
Please observe the chapter “SPACERS” on
Page 230.
5. Remove 1 or 2 wheel bolts (see respective
illustration). Screw in assembly aids instead of
the wheel bolts.
Remove the remaining wheel bolts.

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6. Take the wheel off and put a new wheel on.
7. Please observe the chapter “WHEEL BOLTS”
on Page 227.
Screw in wheel bolts; remove assembly aids
and screw in the remaining wheel bolts. Initially
tighten bolts in diagonally opposite sequence
so that the wheel is centered.
8. Lower the car completely.
9. Tighten wheel bolts in diagonally opposite
sequence.
Immediately after changing a wheel, use a
torque wrench to check the prescribed
tightening torque (130 Nm/96 ftlb.).

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
SpacersfUse the spacers only together with wheels and
fastening parts approved by Porsche.
Before having spacers fitted, find out about the
current authorization status.
Mounting an emergency spare wheel
If 5 mm spacers are fitted, these must not be
removed to mount an emergency spare wheel.
Fitting snow chains
The use of snow chains is not permitted when
5 mm spacers are mounted.
Caution!
Risk of damage to wheel housings if the
5 mm spacers are not removed before fitting
snow chains.
fIn order to enable the fitting of snow chains,
have the 5 mm spacers removed on all 4wheels.Note on operation
fTo fit/remove the spacers:
Please consult an authorized Porsche dealer.
Removing the spacersfPlease observe the chapter “CHANGING A
WHEEL” on Page 228.
1. Unscrew both countersunk screws (M6x16) on
the wheel hub.
2. Remove the spacer.
3. Fasten the brake disc with the short M6x12
countersunk screws, part No.
900.269.047.09.
Tightening torque 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.).
4. For wheel mounting without a spacer, 5 mm
shorter wheel bolts (part No:
996.361.203.02) must be used.
Tightening torque 130 Nm (96 ftlb.).Required scope of parts if the spacers are
removed
Short countersunk screws (M6x12)
Part No: 900.269.047.09
1 set of short wheel bolts
Part No: 996.361.203.02
Short anti-theft protection devices
Part No: 996.361.057.01

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Long wheel bolt
X - bolt length approx. 50 mm
Arrows - marksWheel bolt identifying features
The long wheel bolts are identified on the face
surface of the bolt head with GT or in red, or the
moveable spherical cap ring is galvanized in red.
The long wheel bolts must only be used together
with 5 mm spacers fitted.The short wheel bolts are not marked in color.
The short wheel bolts must only be used without
5 mm spacers fitted.
Tightening torque for both wheel bolts:
130 Nm (96 ftlb.).

280UUndercoating ............................. 190
, 199
, 200
VValves ........................................................ 215
Vanity mirror................................................. 39
Vehicle
Care .................................................. 195
Data bank........................................... 264
Identifikation number ........................... 264
Laying up the car................................ 237
Putting into operation .......................... 238
Washing ............................................. 195
Ventilation .................................................. 133
Vents .................................................130
, 133
Viscosity, engine oil.................................... 180
WWarning messages ..................................... 114
Washer fluid .......................................192
, 271
Washer lever .............................................. 125
Washing ..................................................... 195
Weights...................................................... 272
Welcome Home Function............................. 123
Wheel ....................................... 201
, 207
, 268
Bolts ............................................17, 227
Changing............................................ 228
Checking pressure..........................5, 227
Inscription .......................................... 219
Loading information............................ 221
Pressure plate .................................... 265
Sidewall ............................................. 219Size ................................................... 219
Tire pressure ................................. 5
, 210
Tire sealant ........................................ 225
Windows ....................................... 23
, 26, 199
Washer nozzles................................... 125
Washer system .......................... 192, 271
Windshield wipers .............................. 125, 173
Replacing ........................................... 173
Winter driving
Battery ............................................... 236
Jump lead starting.............................. 242
Winter operation
Coolant .............................................. 176
Seals ................................................. 200
Snow chains ....................................... 218
Tires .................................................. 217
Washer fluid........................................ 192
Wiper blades....................................... 173