Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove WHEEL
Check WHEEL for lateral and radial runout
Remove TYRE from disc wheel
Remove dirt from rim well and rim flange
IMPORTANT: Disc wheels are not allowed to
NOTE: It is sometimes difficult to distinguish light alloy disc wheels
visually from steel
disc wheels.
Identifying features:
Sticker on light alloy disc wheel. (1) = Indication "Aluminium"
Wall t
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC
DAMAGE (ESD protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove right LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL.
Disconnect plug con
Removing And Installing/Replacing Sport Steering Wheel
NOTE: Chassis/wheel alignment is not necessary after the steering wheel
has been
removed and installed or replaced.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove AIRBAG UNIT
Move wheels/sport steering wheel into straight-ahead position.
Disconnect plug
Summer tires
Do not drive with a tire tread of less than
0.12 in/3 mm, otherwise there is an increased
risk of hydroplaning.
Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread of less than
0.16 in/4 mm, as such tires are less suitable for
winter operation.
Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distribu