2020 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER wheel bolts

Changing a wheel
CllJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Preparations for changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . 420
Wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Lifting the vehicle with the jack . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
After changing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425
Some models are delivered without a factory-fitted jack or box spanner. If this is the 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. Seek ex-pert assistance if both tyres on one side of the ve-hicle, both tyres on one axle, or all tyres are dam-aged.
Only change the wheel yourself when the car is parked in a safe place, you are familiar with the necessary steps and safety procedures and you have access to all the correct tools. Seek expert assistance if this is not the case.
Additional information and warnings:
• Exterior views =>page 5
• Vehicle key set =>page 36
• Tyre monitoring system =>page 318
• Wheels and tyres =>page 367
• In an emergency =>page 411
• Vehicle tool kit =>page 416
• Hubcaps =>page 417
Preparations for changing a wheel
1"1'11 First read and observe the introductory L-1o:.U information and safety warnings & on page 420.
Checklist
The following actions must always be carried out in the given order in preparation for changing the wheel=>&:
1. In the event of a flat tyre, park your vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe dis-tance from the flow of traffic.
2. Apply the handbrake =>page 269.
420 I If and when
A wARNING
Changing a wheel can be dangerous, espe-cially when carried out at the side of a road. Please note the following steps in order to re-duce the risk of serious injuries:
• Stop the vehicle 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.
• All passengers and children in particular must be at a safe distance and away from your area of work during the wheel change.
• Switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users.
• Check that the surface the vehicle Is parked on Is level and firm. If necessary use a large, strong board or similar support for the vehicle jack.
• Only change the wheel yourself if you feel confident carrying out the procedure. If not, seek expert assistance.
• Always use suitable and undamaged tools to change the wheel.
• Always switch off the engine, apply the handbrake and move the selector lever to the position P or select a gear on a manual gear-box in order to reduce the risk of unintended vehicle movement.
• The wheel bolt tightening torque should be checked with a torque wrench immediately after changing a wheel. 3. With a DSG® dual clutch gearbox, move the selector lever to position P =>page 260.
4. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition =>page 257.
5. Manual gearbox: select a gear =>page 260.
6. Make sure all vehicle occupants exit the ve-hicle and move to safety, for instance be-hind the safety barrier.
7. Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being worked on with a stone or a similar object. ""

Checklist (Continued)
8. VI/hen towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park it properly.
9. Remove any items of luggage from the lug-gage compartment.
10. Remove the spare wheel and vehicle tools from the vehicle.
11. Remove the hubcaps =>page 417.
Wheel bolts
Fig. 297 Loosening the wheel bolts for changing the wheels.
r-"f"'n First read and observe the Introductory l.-J,:..LJ Information and safety warnings & on page420.
Only the spanner delivered with the vehicle should be used to loosen the wheel bolts.
Only loosen the wheel bolts by approximately one turn before raising the vehicle with the vehicle jack.
If the 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 sup-port and take care not to slip.
Loosening the wheel bolts
• Fit the box spanner over the wheel bolt as far as it will go =>Fig. 297.
• Hold the end of the box spanner and turn the wheel bolt one turn anticlockwise => &.
Loosening the anti-theft wheel bolt
The anti-theft wheel bolt must be bolted into posi-tion =>Fig. 298@ or@ on wheels with a wheel cover. Otherwise, it will not be possible to fit the wheel cover.
A WARNING
Ignoring any of the Items on this Important safety checklist can lead to accidents and se-vere Injuries.
• Always follow the Instructions In the checklist and observe the general safety pro-
Fig. 298 Tyre valve G) and locations of the anti-theft wheel bolt@ or@
• Take the adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts out of the vehicle toolkit.
• Insert the adapter into the anti-theft wheel bolt. Push it in as far as it will go.
• Insert the box spanner into the adapter as far as it will go.
• Hold the end of the box spanner and turn the wheel bolt one turn anticlockwise => &.
Important information about the wheel bolts
The design of the wheel rims and wheel bolts is matched to the factory-fitted wheels. If different rims are fitted, the correct wheel bolts with the right length and correctly shaped bolt heads must be used. This ensures that wheels are fitted securely and that the brake system works properly.
In certain circumstances, wheel bolts from a vehi-cle of the same model series may not be used.
Tightening torque for the wheel bolts
The tightening torque for wheel bolts for steel and alloy wheels is 180 Nm. The tightening torque should be checked with a torque wrench immedi-ately after changing a wheel. .,.
Practical tips 421

If the wheel boils are corroded and difficult to turn, they must be replaced and the wheel hub threads cleaned before the tightening torque is checked.
Never grease or lubricate the wheel bolts or the threads of the wheel hub. This could cause them to loosen while the vehicle is in motion, even if the re-quired torque setting is used.
A WARNING
Incorrectly tightened wheel bolts can loosen while the vehicle is in motion and cause acci-dents, serious injury, and loss of control of the vehicle.
• Only use wheel bolts that belong to the wheel.
• Never use different wheel bolts.
• The wheel bolts and threads of the wheel hubs must be clean, free from oil and grease, and turn easily.
4221 If and when
A WARNING (Continued)
• Always use the box spanner placed In the vehicle at the factory to loosen and tighten the wheel bolts.
• Only loosen the wheel bolts by approxi-mately one turn before raising the vehicle with the vehicle jack.
• Never grease or lubricate the wheel bolts or the threads of the wheel hub. This could cause them to loosen while the vehicle is in motion, even if the required torque setting is used.
• Never remove the bolts on rims with bol-ted-on rings.
• If the tightening torque of the wheel bolts Is too low, the wheel bolts and rims can loos-en while the vehicle is In motion. The wheel bolts and threads can be damaged if the tightening torque is too high.

Lifting the vehicle with the jack
Fig. 299 Jacking points.
Fig. 300 On the left side of the vehicle: jack fitted at the front [AI and at the rear [ID.
r-('n First read and observe the introductory l.,...Jc.ll information and safety warnings & on page 420.
The jack may be applied only at the jacking points shown (markings on the body) '*Fig. 299.
• Front jacking point: web under the vehicle, at a distance approx. of 9 cm (dimension x) from the outer edge of the vehicle 300
• Rear jacking point: web under the vehicle, at a distance approx. of 15 cm (dimension y) from the outer edge of the vehicle 300 [ID.
The jack may be applied only on this rib.
Always use the jacking point closest to the wheel you are working on &.
Checklist
To ensure your own safety and the safety of your passengers, observe the following actions in the specified order &:
1. Find a firm and level surface suitable for lift-ing the vehicle.
2. Stop the engine, select a gear of the manual gearbox or move the selector lever of the dual clutch gearbox DSG® to position P '*page 260, and apply the handbrake 269.
3. Chock the wheel diagonally opposite using the collapsible chocks or other suitable ob-jects.
4. When towing a trailer, unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park it properly.
5. Loosen the wheel bolts on the wheel that is being changed 421.
6. Find the jacking point under the vehicle '*Fig. 299 which is closest to the wheel that is being changed. .,.
Practical tips I 423

Checklist (Continued)
7. Raise the vehicle jack until it just fits under the jacking point of the vehicle.
8. Make sure that the foot of the jack is resting securely on the ground with its whole sur-face and that its axis of rotation is posi-tioned precisely, i.e. vertically beneath the point of application. For better clarity, extend the line from the point of application to the axis of rotation of the jack foot =>Fig. 300.
9. Position the vehicle jack. At the same time, continue to crank the claw up until it is in po-sition around the vertical rib underneath the vehicle => Fig. 300.
10. Crank the vehicle jack further until the wheel is just clear of the ground.
A WARNING
Incorrect use of the vehicle jack can cause the vehicle to slip off the jack, which can lead to severe Injuries. Please note the following points In order to reduce the risk of Injuries:
• Only use vehicle jacks which have been approved by Volkswagen Commercial Vehi-cles for your vehicle type. Other vehicle jacks could slip out of position-this Includes vehi-cle jacks supplied with other Volkswagen models.
• The ground must be firm and level. Soft ground or surfaces at an Incline under the ve-hicle jack may cause the vehicle to slip off the jack. If necessary use a large, strong board or similar support for the vehicle jack.
Changing a wheel
Fig. 301 removing the wheel bolts with the screw-driver handle.
424 If and when
A WARNING (ConUnued)
• On a hard, slippery surface (such as tiles) use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the ve-hicle jack from slipping.
• Fit the vehicle jack only at the points de-scribed. The vehicle jack claw must grip the vertical rib under the door sill securely =>Fig. 300.
• Never place any part of your body (e.g. an arm or leg) underneath the vehicle If the latter Is only supported by the vehicle jack.
• If you have to work underneath the vehi-cle, use suitable stands to provide extra sup-port for the vehicle.
• Never lift the vehicle when the engine is running, or If the vehicle is tilted to the side or on a gradient
• Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised on a vehicle jack. Engine vibrations can cause the vehicle to fall off the vehicle jack.
A WARNING
Ignoring any of the Items on this Important safety checklist can lead to accidents and se-vere Injuries.
• Always follow the Instructions In the checklist and observe the general safety pro-
r--('n First read and observe the introductory L-J.:.I.J information and safety warnings & on page 420.
Removing the wheel
• Read the checklist =>page 420.
• Loosen the wheel bolts =>page 421.
• Jack up the vehicle =>page 423.
• Using the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle =>Fig. 301, unscrew the loosened wheel bolts, remove and place on a clean surface.
• Remove the wheel.
Fitting the spare wheel
Note any specific tyre running direction =>page 367.

• Clean the area around the fastening holes of the spare wheel.
• Position the spare wheel.
• Insert the anti-theft wheel bolt using the adapter at position 298 @or® and tighten it slight-ly.
• Screw in all the other wheel bolts in a clockwise direction and use the box spanner to tighten them gently.
• Lower the vehicle with the jack.
• Use the box spanner to tighten all the wheel bolts securely in a clockwise direction &. Do not tighten the bolts in clockwise or anticlockwise se-quence. Tighten them in diagonal sequence.
• Fit the cover caps, centre covers or wheel cov-ers 417.
After changing a wheel
rl'l1 First read and observe the Introductory L-.lo:.ll Information and safety warnings & on page 420.
• If necessary, clean the vehicle tools and stow them safely in the vehicle 416.
• Stow the spare wheel or the removed wheel safely under the vehicle.
Breakdown set
CQJ Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
Contents of the breakdown set . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427
Sealing and inflating tyres . . . . • . . . . . . . 428
Test after driving for 10 minutes . . . . 429
You can use the breakdown set (tyre mobility set) to safely seal any tyre damage caused by foreign bodies or punctures (up to 4 mm (0.16 Inches) in diameter). Do not remove foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails) from the tyrel
Once the sealant has been added to the tyre, the tyre pressure must be checked again after approxi-mately 10 minutes of driving.
,A WARNING
Incorrect torque or incorrect use of wheel bolts can lead to a loss of control of the vehi-cle, cause accidents and serious Injuries.
• Always keep all wheel bolts and threads In the wheel hubs clean and free from oil and grease. The wheel bolts must be easy to turn and be tightened to the specified torque.
• The hexagonal socket In the screwdriver handle should only be used for turning wheel bolts, not use for loosening or tightening them. • The tightening torque of the wheel bolts should be checked immediately with a torque wrench opage 421.
• The damaged wheel should be replaced as soon as possible.
m In vehicles with a tyre monitoring system, the L!..J system may have to "re-learn" if new tyres are fitted 318. Seek expert assistance if more than one vehicle tyre is damaged. The breakdown set is only de-signed for filling one tyre.
Only use the breakdown set if the car is parked in a safe place, you are familiar with the required ac-tions and safety procedures, and you have access to the correct breakdown set. Seek expert assis-tance if this is not the case.
The tyre sealant must not be used:
• If the rim is damaged.
• If the outside temperature is below -2o•c (-4 ·F).
• If there are cuts or punctures in the tyre that are larger than 4 mm. .,.
Practical tips 425

The actions should only be carried out in the specified order:
8. Close the service flap CD in the wheel housing liner.
Bulb H11 <]
Fig. 313 Changing the tail light bulbs.
ro First read and observe the introductory Information and safety warnings & on page 432.
The actions should only be carried out in the specified order:
Brake light/tail Rear fog light bulb '*Fig. 313 Tail light bulb Turn signal bulb light bulb or reversing light bulb
1. Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist =>page 433.
2. Unscrew the two securing bolts G).
3. Push the tail light cluster towards the outside out of the mounting, release the connec-tor, and pull it off the bulb holder.
4. Unscrew the four securing bolts@, and pull the bulb holder@ out of the tail light cl us-ter.
Push the bulb® Push the bulb 0 Pull the bulb@ Pull the bulb ® slightly into the bulb slightly into the bulb 5. straight out of the straight out of the holder, turn it anti-holder, turn it anti-bulb holder. bulb holder. clockwise, and pull it clockwise, and pull it out straight. out straight.
6. Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type (see the last line in the table "Bulbs").
7. Insert the bulb holder into the tail light cluster and tighten the bolts.
8. Carefully insert the tail light cluster into the body so that it is flush with the vehicle body-work, and tighten the bolts.
Bulb W5W I W16W I P21/4W I H21Wor P21W <]
440 I If and whon

Vents ............................ 329 Windscreen heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Air conditioning system, California . . . . . . 250
Air reclrculation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Switching off temporarily . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Alcantara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . • . . . . . . . . 364
Aluminium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Anodised surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Anti-freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . 360 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . 275 Anti-snaking coupling Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . 43 Anti-tow alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Interior monitoring system . . . • . . . . . . . . . 44 Risk of false alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Anti-theft wheel bolts . . . . . . . . . 417, 420, 421
Anti-tow alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . 404
Apps ............................... 404 Area monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 City Emergency Brake function ......... 311 Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Radar sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 System limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Armrest, 2-seat arrangement, Business Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . 184
Armrest, 3-seat bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Removable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Assist systems Adaptive chassis control (DCC) . . . . . . . . 317 Adaptive cruise control (ACC) . . . . . . . . . 298 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) . . . . . . . . . 275 Area monitoring system (Front Assist) . . . 307 Automatic Post-Collision Braking System 274 Brake Assist system (BAS) . . . . . . . . . . . 275 ccs ............................. 295 Cruise control system . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . 295 Driver Alert System .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. 315 Electronic differential lock (EDL) . . . . . . . 275 Electronic stability control (ESC) . . . . . . . 274 Hill Descent Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Hill Hold Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . 284 Lane change assist system . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
466 Index
Parking aid (front and rear) . . . • . . . . . . . 289 Parking aid (only at rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 ParkPilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 ParkPilot (front and rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289 ParkPilot (only at rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Rear Assist (reversing camera) . . . . . . . . 291 Recommendation for rest breaks....... 315 Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Side Assist (lane change assist system) . 312 Start/stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Traction control system (TCS) . . . . . 275, 276 Tyre monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . 318, 321
Asymmetrical tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Automatic belt retractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Automatic gearbox See Dual clutch gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 see Dual clutch gearbox DSG . . . . . . . . . 264 Automatic headlight control ............. 110
Automatic Post-Collision Braking System 274
Automatic switch-off for electrical consum-ers .............................. . 366
Auxiliary air heater See Supplementary heater .......... . 332 Auxiliary coolant heater Remote control .................... . See Supplementary heater .......... .
Auxiliary equipment or body parts ..... .
335 332
396
Auxiliary heater Remote control .................... . see Supplementary heater ........... . See Supplementary heater .......... . Switch-off delay ..............•.....
335 251 332 334 Awning ............................. 226 Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . 227 Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Removing and fitting . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . 228
Axle weight rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . 450
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Ball coupling Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . 142 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Ready position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
BAS see Brake support systems . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Battery Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 Remote control (supplementary heating sys-tem) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337 Replacing in remote control key . . . . . . . . . 38 see Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Battery charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . 24 7
Bed extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77