2007 Alfa Romeo GT wheel bolts

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STARTING BY INERTIA
If the car is equipped with “Kit for tyre re-
pair Fix&Go“, see the instructions contained
in the following chapter.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
As an alternative to the FIX & GO, the car
can be provided (upon request) with space-
saver spare wheel or standard wheel; wheel
changing and correct use of the jack call for
some precautions as listed below.
IN THE EVENT OF A PUNCTURE
Never push, tow or coast
start the car. This could
cause fuel to flow into the
catalyst damaging it irreversibly.
Remember that the en-
gine brake and power
steering are not opera-
tional until the engine is started,
therefore, much greater effort than
usual is needed on the brake ped-
al and steering wheel.
Signal the presence of the
stationary car according to
current regulations: hazard
warning lights, reflecting triangle
etc.. Any passengers should leave
the car and wait for the wheel to be
changed out of harm of the traffic.
If parked on a slope or rough sur-
face, chock the wheels with
wedges or other suitable devices
to prevent the car from rolling.
Never start the engine
with the car jacked.
When driving with a trail-
er, disconnect the trailer before
raising the car. The compact spare
wheel is specific to your car, do not
use it on other models, or use the
spare wheel of other models on
your car.
Should the type of wheels used
be changed (alloy rims instead of
steel), it is also necessary to
change the whole set of fastening
bolts with others of suitable size.
The compact spare wheel is nar-
rower than normal wheels, it
should be used only for the dis-
tance necessary to reach a service
point to have the punctured tyre
repaired and, during its use, the car
speed must not exceed 80 km/h.

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The spare wheel has a
sticker that summarises
the main cautions for use
and limitations. The sticker should
never be removed or covered. The
sticker contains the following in
four languages:
CAUTION! FOR TEMPORARY USE
ONLY! MAX 80 km/h! REPLACE BY
NORMAL WHEEL AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE. DO NOT COVER THIS
LABEL IN USE.
Never fit a wheel cap on a com-
pact spare wheel.
The car will handle differently
with the spare wheel fitted: avoid
heavy braking and accelerating,
sharp corners and fast bends.The life of the spare
wheel is approx. 3000 km,
after this distance it should
be replaced with another of the
same type.
Never attempt to fit a conven-
tional tyre on a rim designed for
use as a compact spare wheel.
Have the punctured wheel repaired
and refitted as soon as possible.
Two or more compact spare
wheels should never be used to-
gether.
Do not grease the threads of bolts
before installing them; they might
slip out.
The jack only serves for chang-
ing wheels on the car with which it
is provided or on cars of the same
model. It must not be used for oth-
er purposes such as for instance
raising cars of other models. In no
case should it be used for repairs
under the car.
Incorrect positioning of the jack
may cause the jacked car to fall.
Do not use the jack for higher ca-
pacities than stated on its label.Snow chains cannot be
fitted on the compact spare
wheel, so, if a front wheel
is punctured and chains need to be
used, the front axle should be fit-
ted with normal wheels and the
compact spare wheel fitted to the
rear. This way, with two normal
wheels at the front, snow chains
can be fitted thereby solving the
emergency situation.
Never tamper with the inflation
valve.
Do not insert tools of any kind be-
tween the rim and the tyre.
Check, and if necessary, restore
the pressure of the tyres and of the
compact spare wheel to the values
given in the “Technical Specifica-
tions” chapter.

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– Using the wrench provided (A-fig. 5),
loosen the fastening bolts by about one turn.
– Set the jack under the car, near the
wheel to be changed taking care not to dam-
age the plastic streamlined guard.
– Work the jack crank (A-fig. 6), to ex-
tend it until the groove (B) on the upper
part of jack is correctly inserted on the low-
er profile of the body (C) approx. 40 cm
from the profile of the wheelhouse.
– Work the jack and raise the car until the
wheel is a few centimetres from the ground.
– Completely unscrew the fastening bolts
and remove the wheel.– Make sure that the contact surfaces of
the spare wheel with the hub are clean and
free of impurities which may later cause the
fastening bolts to slacken.
– Install the spare wheel matching the
hole (A-fig. 7) with the corresponding pin
(B).
– Using the wrench provided, fasten the
five bolts.
– Lower the car and remove the jack.
– Using the wrench provided, fully tighten
the bolts in the sequence shown in fig. 8.REFITTING
A NORMAL WHEEL
– Following the procedure described pre-
viously, raise the car and remove the spare
wheel.
For versions with steel rims:
– Fit the normal wheel matching the hole
(A-fig. 7) with the corresponding pin (B).
– Make sure that the contact surfaces of
the wheel with the hub are clean and free
of impurities which may later cause the fas-
tening bolts to slacken.
fig. 5
A0A0694b
fig. 6
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– Using the wrench provided, tighten the
fastening bolts.
– Lower the car and remove the jack.
– Using the wrench provided, fully tight-
en the bolts in the sequence shown previ-
ously for the compact spare wheel fig. 8.
– Place the cap near the wheel so that the
inflation valve can come through the slot
provided on the cap.
– Press the circumference of the cap, start-
ing from the parts nearest to the inflation
valve until it is inserted completely.
IMPORTANTIncorrect fitting may cause
the wheel cap to come off when the car is
travelling.For versions with alloy rims:
– Tighten the pin (A-fig. 9) in one of
the fastening bolt holes on the wheel hub.
– Insert the wheel on the pin and, using
the wrench provided, tighten the four bolts
available. This is facilitated by the extension
provided (B).
– Remove the pin (A-fig. 9) and tight-
en the last fastening bolt.
– Lower the car and remove the jack.
– Using the wrench provided, tighten the
bolts in the sequence shown previously for
the compact spare wheel fig. 8.After refitting a wheel:
– stow the spare wheel in the space pro-
vided in the boot
– insert the jack in its container forcing it
lightly to prevent it from vibrating when trav-
elling
– place the tools used in the housings in
the container
– stow the container complete with tools
on the spare wheel and secure everything
with the clamping device (A-fig. 3)
– correctly re-position the stiff cover.
fig. 7
A0A0155b
fig. 8
A0A0156b
fig. 9
A0A0693b