FIAT 500L - Manual (Page 193)

REFITTING THE STANDARD WHEEL
Following the procedure described previously, raise
the car and remove the space-saver wheel.
Versions with steel rims
Proceed as follows:
❒ make sure the contact surfaces between standard
wheel and hub are clean so that the fixing studs
will not come loose;
❒ fit the standard wheel inserting the 5 studs into
the holes;
❒ press-fit the hub cap, aligning the special splining
(on the cap) with the inflation valve;
❒ using the wrench provided, tighten the fixing studs;
❒ lower the car and remove the jack;
❒ using the wrench provided, fully tighten the studs
in the sequence shown previously.
Versions with alloy wheels
Proceed as follows:
❒ insert the wheel on the hub and using the wrench
provided tighten the studs;
❒ lower the car and remove the jack;
❒ using the wrench provided, fully tighten the 5 studs
in the sequence shown;
❒ reinstall the hub cap, taking care to position the 3
plastic pins in the dedicated seats on the wheel.
Slightly press the cap to prevent any damage to the
plastic pins.
IMPORTANT If it is not fitted properly, the hub cap
may detach itself when the car is running.
After tyre replacement
❒ stow the space-saver wheel in the compartment
provided in the boot;
❒ insert the jack and the other tools in the
container;
❒ arrange the container and tools on the space-saver
wheel;
❒ correctly reposition the boot stiff cover.
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