2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT wheel

WARNING
Inappropriate spare parts and accessories as well as unprofessionally performed work,
modifications and repairs can cause vehicle damage, accidents and serious personal
injuries.
x Volkswagen strongly recommends to only use accessories approved by Volkswagen and
Genuine Volkswagen Parts®. These parts and accessories have been evaluated by
Volkswagen for their suitability, reliability and safety.
x Have repairs and vehicle modifications performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Authorized Volkswagen dealers and authorized
Volkswagen Service Facilities have the required tools, diagnostic equipment, repair
information, and trained personnel to properly replace any airbag in your vehicle and assure
system effectiveness in a crash.
x Only install parts on the vehicle that are consistent with factory-installed parts with
respect to design and characteristics.
x Never store, mount or attach objects, such as cup holders or phone cradles on or next to
the airbag module covers or within the airbags deployment zones.
x Only use wheel rim / tire combinations approved by Volkswagen for the respective vehicle
type.
Break-in period

Wheel covers

Changing a wheel

WARNING
Changing a wheel, especially on the side of the road, can be dangerous. To help reduce the
risk of serious personal injury:
x Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Move the vehicle a safe distance off
the road where it is safe to change the wheel.
x Always make sure that all passengers, especially children, are in a safe place outside the
vehicle and away from the vehicle and traffic (such as behind a guard rail).
x Turn on the emergency flashers and set up another warning device about 25 yards (25
meters) behind the vehicle to warn approaching traffic.
x Change a wheel by yourself only if you are familiar with the necessary steps. Otherwise,
get expert assistance.
x Always switch the engine off, firmly apply the parking brake, and shift the transmission
into Park (P) (automatic transmission) or any gear (manual only) to help prevent the vehicle
from moving suddenly and slipping off the jack.
x Always make sure that the ground is level and firm. If necessary, place the jack on a large
and sturdy board or on a similar ground support.
x Always block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being changed with chocks or other
similar things.
x If you are towing a trailer, always unhitch it from your vehicle before starting to change
the wheel. Always apply the trailer brakes firmly and make sure the trailer cannot move
unintentionally.
x Always use proper and undamaged tools when changing a wheel.
x Once a wheel is lifted off the ground, having the transmission in Park (P) or in gear will not
prevent sudden vehicle movement.
x Always use a jack that has been approved by the manufacturer for your vehicle. Never use
other jacks, even if they have been approved for use on other Volkswagen models.
x To reduce the risk of losing control, crashes, and serious personal injuries, never loosen
the screws on rims with threaded rim rings.
x After changing a wheel, have the wheel bolt tightening torque checked with an accurate
torque wrench.
x After changing a wheel or tire, reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

WARNING
Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents and serious personal injuries.
x Always review and follow the checklist. Follow accepted safety practices and use common
sense.
Removing the wheel
x Review the checklist.
x Loosen the wheel bolts.
x Lift the vehicle.
x Completely unscrew and remove the previously loosened wheel bolts using the hexagonal socket
in the screwdriver handle ⇒ fig. 211. Place the wheel bolts on a clean surface.
x Remove the wheel.

Mounting a spare tire or a compact spare wheel
If the tire is a unidirectional tire, be sure to install it in the proper rolling direction.
x Place the spare tire or compact spare on the axle.
x Place the anti-theft wheel bolt (where applicable) in position ⇒ fig. 208 (2) or (3) in relation to the
position of the tire valve (1). Hand tighten it using the adapter by turning clockwise.
x Screw in all wheel bolts clockwise and tighten them slightly using the hexagonal socket in the
screwdriver handle.
x Lower the vehicle with the jack.
x Use the lug wrench to firmly tighten all wheel bolts (turn clockwise) ⇒ . Do not tighten them in
sequence! Tighten any wheel bolt to begin, then tighten the wheel bolt diagonally opposite the first
bolt, and so forth.
x Install the wheel bolt caps, center wheel hubcap, or wheel cover, if any.
WARNING
Wheel bolts that are tightened or installed improperly can come loose, causing loss of
vehicle control, a crash, and serious personal injury.
x Always keep wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hub clean and free of oil and grease.
The wheel bolts must turn easily and must be tightened with the right torque.
x Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle only to turn the wheel bolts when they
are loose, never to loosen them or tighten them firmly.
WARNING
Improper use of a compact spare wheel can cause loss of vehicle control, a crash or other
accident, and serious personal injury.
x Never use a compact spare wheel if it is damaged or worn down to the wear indicators.
x Never drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) with a compact spare wheel. Avoid full-throttle
acceleration, heavy braking, and fast cornering!
x Never drive more than 125 miles (200 km) with a compact spare wheel that is installed on
the front axle (drive axle).
x Replace the compact spare with a normal wheel and tire as soon as possible. Compact
spare tires are designed for brief use only.

Replacing headlight bulbs

Fig. 216 In the engine compartment: Covers in the left headlight assembly: A Side marker light, B Low beam
headlight, C High beam headlight,>Turn signal and parking light, E Daytime running light.

Fig. 217 In the wheel housing: Removing cover.

⇒ fig. 216 (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
Side marker
light
Low beam High beam Turn signal
and parking
light
Daytime
running lights
3.
Unscrew the
fastening screw
⇒ fig. 217
(arrow) with a
short
screwdriver. To
access the
screw, turn the
wheel in
question inward
as shown in .

Same as column
(A).
4.
Remove the
cover from the
wheel house
lining .
Same as column
(A).
5. On the back of the headlight assembly, pull off the rubber cover for
the bulb you are replacing.
Turn plastic
cover ⇒ fig. 216
A (E)
counterclockwise
and remove.
6. Left side of the
vehicle: Turn
plastic bulb
socket
counterclockwise
(about 1/8 turn)
to release it.
Right side of the
vehicle: Turn
plastic bulb
socket clockwise
(about 1/8 turn)
instead.
Turn plastic bulb
socket
counterclockwise
(about 1/8 turn)
to release it.
Press plastic
tab on back of
bulb socket to
release it.
Same as
column (A).
Same as column
(A).
7. Pull plastic bulb socket assembly back and out of the headlight assembly.
8. Replace the burned out light bulb with a new bulb of the same type.
9. Reinsert the bulb socket assembly into the headlight assembly.

⇒ fig. 216 (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
Side marker
light
Low beam High beam Turn signal
and parking
light
Daytime
running lights
10. Left side of the
vehicle: Turn
plastic bulb
socket clockwise
until it locks into
place in the
headlight
assembly.
Right side of the
vehicle: Turn
plastic bulb
socket
counterclockwise
instead.
Turn plastic bulb
socket clockwise
until it locks into
place in the
headlight
assembly.
Push bulb
socket into
the headlight
assembly
until you hear
it “click” into
place.
Same as
column (A).
Same as column
(A).
11. Replace rubber cover on the back of the headlight assembly for the
bulb you replaced.
Place the plastic
cover A (E) in
the headlight
assembly
housing and turn
clockwise as far
as it will go.
12.
Place the cover
⇒ fig. 217 in the
wheel housing
liner and use the
screwdriver in
the vehicle tool
kit to tighten the
fastening screw
(arrow).

Same as column
(A).
Please carry out each step only in the order specified:
The illustrations show the left headlight assembly from the rear. The right headlight assembly is
the mirror image of the left headlight assembly.