2013 SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK wheel torque

WARNINGThe factory-supplied lifting jack is only intended for your model of vehicle.
Under no circumstances attempt to lift heavier vehicles or other loads.
CAUTION
■ Ensure that the vehicle tool kit is safely secured in the boot.■Ensure that the box is always secured with the strap.
Changing a wheel
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Preliminary work
151
Full wheel trim
152
Wheel bolts
152
Changing a wheel
152
Follow-up work
153
Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
153
Raise vehicle
153
Securing wheels against theft
154WARNING■ If you are in flowing traffic, switch on the hazard warning light system
and set up the warning triangle at the prescribed distance! The national le-
gal requirements must be observed.■
Park the vehicle as far away as possible from the flow of traffic. Park on
as flat and firm a surface as possible.
■
The following instructions must be followed if the vehicle is subsequently
fitted with tyres or rims that differ from the factory-fitted ones » page 144,
New tyres .
WARNINGNotes for vehicle lifting■If the wheel has to be changed on a slope, first of all block the opposite
wheel with a stone or similar object to prevent the vehicle from unexpect-
edly rolling away.WARNING (Continued)■ Secure the base plate of the lifting jack with suitable means to prevent
possible moving. A soft and slippery ground under the base plate may move
the lifting jack, causing the vehicle to fall down. It is therefore always nec-
essary to place the lifting jack on a solid surface or use a wide and stable
base. Use a non-slip base (e.g. a rubber foot mat) if the surface is smooth,
such as cobbled stones, tiled floor, etc.■
Only attach the lifting jack to the attachment points provided for this pur-
pose.
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Always raise the vehicle with the doors closed.
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Never position any body parts, such as arms or legs under the vehicle,
while the vehicle is raised with a lifting jack.
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When the vehicle is raised, never start the engine.
WARNINGInformation on the wheel bolts■The wheel bolts must be clean and must turn easily. Never apply grease
or oil.■
The prescribed tightening torque of the wheel bolts for steel and light al-
loy wheels is 120 Nm.
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If the wheel bolts are tightened to a too low tightening torque, the rim
can come loose when the car is moving. A tightening torque which is too
high can damage the bolts and threads and this can result in permanent
deformation of the contact surfaces on the rim.
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In case of incorrect treatment of the wheel bolts, the wheel can loosen
when the car is moving.
Note
The national legal requirements must be observed when changing a wheel.
Preliminary work
Read and observe
on page 151 first.
Always change a wheel on a level surface as far as possible.
The following steps must be carried out before actually changing the wheel:
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Have all of the occupants get out of the vehicle. While changing a tyre, the
occupants of the vehicle should not stand on the road (they should instead
remain behind a crash barrier).
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Switch off the engine. 
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WARNING■All bolts must be clean and must turn easily.■Under no circumstances grease or oil the wheel bolts!■
When fitting unidirectional tyres, ensure that the direction of rotation is
correct » page 145 .
Follow-up work
Read and observe
on page 151 first.
The following steps must also be performed after changing the wheel.
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Stow and attach the replaced wheel in the spare wheel well using a special
bolt » page 146 .
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Stow the tool kit in the space provided and secure using the band.
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Check the tyre pressure on the installed spare wheel as soon as possible.
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Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked with a torque
wrench as soon as possible.
Replace the damaged wheel or consult a specialist garage about repair op-
tions.
WARNING■ If it is established when changing a wheel that the wheel bolts are corro-
ded and difficult to move, then these must be replaced.■
Drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed until the tightening torque
has been checked.
Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
Fig. 139
Changing a wheel: Loosening the
wheel bolts
Read and observe on page 151 first.
Loosening
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Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt to the stop 1)
.
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Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt about one turn in the direction
of the arrow » Fig. 139.
Tightening
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Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt to the stop 1)
.
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Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt against the direction of the
arrow » Fig. 139 until it is tight.
WARNING■
Undo the wheel bolts only a little (about one turn) provided that the vehi-
cle has not yet been jacked up. Otherwise the wheel could become loose
and fall off.■
If it proves difficult to undo the bolts, carefully apply pressure to the end
of the wrench with your foot. Keep hold of the vehicle when doing so, and
make sure you keep your footing.
Raise vehicle
Fig. 140
Jacking points for positioning
lifting jack 
1)
Use the appropriate adapter for undoing and tightening the anti-theft wheel bolts
» page 154.
153Emergency equipment and self-help

Fig. 141
Attach lifting jack
Read and observe
on page 151 first.
Position the lifting jack below the jacking point closest to the faulty
wheel » Fig. 140 .
The mounting points are located on the metal bar of the lower sill on the un-
derside of your vehicle » Fig. 140.
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Support the base plate of the jack with its full area resting on level ground
and ensure that the jack is located in a vertical position at the jacking
point » Fig. 141 -
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Position the lifting jack below the jacking point with the crank and move it up
until its claw encloses the web » Fig. 141 -
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Continue turning up the jack until the wheel is just about lifted off the
ground.
WARNING■ Only raise the vehicle at the attachment points.■Choose a flat and firm surface for jacking the vehicle.Securing wheels against theftFig. 142
Principle illustration: Anti-theft
wheel bolt with adapter
Read and observe on page 151 first.
The anti-theft wheel bolts can only be removed/tightened with the aid of the
adapter » page 150 .
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Remove the cover from the anti-theft wheel bolt.
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Insert the adapter
B
» Fig. 142 with its toothed side fully into the inner
toothing of the anti-theft wheel bolt
A
until the stop so that only the outer
hexagon is jutting out.
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Push the wheel wrench onto the adapter
B
up to the stop.
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Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt » page 153.
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After removing the adapter, replace the cap on the anti-theft wheel bolt.
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Have the tightening torque checked with a torque wrench as soon as possi-
ble.
Note
■ Make a note of the code number hammered into the rear side of the adapter
or the rear side of the anti-theft wheel bolt. This number can be used to pur-
chase a replacement adapter from ŠKODA Genuine Parts if required.■
We recommend that you always carry the adapter for the wheel bolts with
you in the vehicle. It should be stowed in the vehicle tool kit.
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The anti-theft wheel bolt set and adapter can be purchased from a ŠKODA
Partner.
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