Porsche 2006 Cayman, Owner'S Manual

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Spacers
f Use 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.
f In order to enable the fitting of snow chains,
have the 5 mm spacers removed on all
4 wheels.
Note on operation
f
To fit/remove the spacers:
Please consult an authorized Porsche dealer.
Removing the spacers
f Please 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