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WARNING
The use of snow chains that are unsuitable for your vehicle or the incorrect installation of snow
chains can cause accidents and serious injuries.
the maximum speed permitted for the snow chains that are fitted.
NOTICE
otherwise impair handling, damage the tyres and wear out very quickly.
t are in direct contact with the wheel rim can scratch or damage it. Volkswagen
recommends using snow chains with built-in rim protection.
In vehicles with a Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, the system must be re-synchronised after snow
chains are fitted Tyre monitoring system
Hubcaps
Centre wheel trim
Fig. 199 Removing the centre wheel trim by pulling.
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Fig. 200 Removing the centre wheel trim by turning.
The centre wheel trim protects the wheel bolts and must be fitted again after changing the wheel.
Vehicles with centre wheel trims that can be removed by pulling
Vehicle toolkitand insert it into a hole
(alloy wheel) or fit it on the edge (steel wheel) of the trim Fig. 199
cover in the direction of the arrow.
Vehicles with centre wheel trims that can be removed by turning
-clockwise until it is released from the rim
Fig. 200
WARNING
Using unsuitable hubcaps, or fitting them incorrectly, can cause accidents and serious injuries.
road users.
the airflow to cool the brakes is not restricted or reduced. This also applies if
hubcaps are retrofitted. If the airflow is not sufficient, the braking distance could increase
significantly.
Wheel cover
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Fig. 201 Removing the wheel cover.
The wheel cover protects the wheel bolts and must be fitted again after changing the wheel.
Removing wheel covers
Vehicle toolkit
the box spanner through the wire hook Fig. 201and remove the wheel cover in the
direction of the arrow.
Fitting wheel covers
-theft wheel bolt Wheel bolts
alve hole is located over the tyre valve
Fig. 204
The wheel cover must engage securely in position around the entire circumference.
WARNING
Using unsuitable hubcaps, or fitting them incorrectly, can cause accidents and serious injuries.
road users.
ted or reduced. This also applies if
hubcaps are retrofitted. If the airflow is not sufficient, the braking distance could increase
significantly.
Wheel bolt caps
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Fig. 202 Removing the wheel bolt caps.
The caps protect the wheel bolts and should be placed fully back in position after changing the
wheel.
Removing and fitting the caps
Vehicle toolkit
Fig. 202and pull off in the direction of the
arrow.
The anti-theft wheel bolt has a separate cap. It only fits onto the anti-theft wheel bolt and not onto
conventional wheel bolts.
Changing a wheel
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
Preparations for changing a wheel
Wheel bolts
Lifting the vehicle with the jack
Changing a wheel
After changing a wheel
Some models are delivered from the factory without a jack or box spanner. In this case, the wheel
should be changed by a qualified workshop.
The vehicle jack supplied with the vehicle is only designed for changing a wheel when one vehicle
tyre is damaged and has to be replaced. If both tyres on one side of the vehicle, both tyres on one
axle, or all tyres are damaged, seek expert assistance.
WARNING
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observe the following steps in order to reduce the risk of serious injuries:
as soon as possible and when safe to do so. Park the vehicle at a safe distance
from moving traffic in order to carry out the wheel change.
work during the wheel change.
board or similar support for the vehicle jack.
urself when you feel confident with carrying out the procedure. If not,
seek expert assistance.
ver
to the position P or select a gear on a manual gearbox in order to reduce the risk of unintended
vehicle movement.
immediately after changing a wheel.
n the case of vehicles with a Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, the system must be re-synchronised
immediately after a wheel changeTyre Pressure Loss Indicator
Preparations for changing a wheel
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Checklist
The following actions must always be carried out in the given order in preparation for changing the
wheel
If your vehicle has a flat tyre, park the vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe distance from
moving traffic.
Switch on the electronic parking brake Parking and manoeuvring.
DSG
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Manual gearbox: select a gear.
Ask all vehicle occupants to leave the vehicle and stand at a safe distance away from moving traffic.
Switch on the hazard warning lights and set up the warning triangle In an emergency. Observe any
legal requirements.
Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being worked on with a stone, collapsible chocks or
another suitable object.
When towing a trailer: unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park it properly .
Remove any items of luggage from the luggage compartment.
Remove the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel and the vehicle toolkit from the luggage
compartment.
Remove the hubcaps Hubcaps.
WARNING
Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe injuries.
Wheel bolts
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Fig. 203 Changing a wheel: loosening the wheel bolts.
Fig. 204
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Use a suitable box spanner to loosen the wheel bolts.
Slacken the wheel bolts only by approximately one turn before raising the vehicle with the vehicle
jack.
If a wheel bolt is very tight, you may be able to loosen it by pushing down the end of the spanner
carefully with your foot. Hold on to the car for support and take care not to slip.
Loosening the wheel bolts
it will go Fig. 203
-clockwise
Loosening the anti-theft wheel bolt
-theft wheel bolt out of the vehicle toolkit.
anti-theft wheel bolt as far as it will go.
-clockwise
Screwing in the anti-theft wheel bolt (wheel cover)
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s with a wheel cover, the anti-theft wheel bolt must be screwed into position
Fig. 2
Tightening torque of wheel bolts
Specified tightening torque for wheel bolts for steel or alloy wheels:
Nm
If the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to turn, they must be replaced before the tightening
torque is checked and the wheel hub threads cleaned.
Never grease or oil the wheel bolts or the threads of the wheel hub.
The tightening torque should be checked with a properly functioning torque wrench immediately
after changing a wheel.
WARNING
Incorrectly tightened wheel bolts can loosen while the vehicle is in motion and cause accidents,
serious injury, and loss of control of the vehicle.
easily.
bolts.
the wheel bolts only by approximately one turn before raising the vehicle with the vehicle
jack.
loosen while the vehicle is in motion, even if they have been tightened with the specified tightening
torque.
-on rings.
while the vehicle is in motion. The wheel bolts and the threads could be damaged if the tightening
torque is too high. Check the tightening torque regularly using a torque wrench.
WARNING
The wrong wheel bolts can loosen while the vehicle is in motion and cause accidents, serious injury,
and loss of control of the vehicle.