-piece wheel bolts: use only two-piece wheel bolts.
Lifting the vehicle with the jack
Fig. 205 Jacking points.
Fig. 206 Jack fitted at the rear on the left-side of the vehicle.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒Introduction
The jack may be positioned only at the reinforcements on the underbody, which are located behind
the markings on the body ⇒ Fig. 205 . Always use the jacking point closest to the wheel you are
working on ⇒ .
Checklist
For your own safety, carry out the following points in the specified order ⇒ :
Choose a firm and level surface suitable for lifting the vehicle.
Switch off the engine. Select a gear on vehicles with a manual gearbox or move the selector lever to
position P on vehicles with DSG® dual clutch gearbox DSG® dual clutch gearbox and switch on the
electronic parking brake Parking and manoeuvring.
Chock the wheel diagonally opposite using collapsible chocks or other suitable objects.
When towing a trailer : unhitch the trailer from the vehicle and park it properly.
Loosen the wheel bolts Wheel bolts.
Find the jacking point under the vehicle which is closest to the wheel that is being changed.
Insert the crank into the opening on the jack (depends on the vehicle equipment).
Crank up the jack until it just fits under the jacking point of the vehicle.
Ensure that the entire surface of the foot of the jack is resting securely on the floor, and that the
foot of the jack is positioned fully underneath the point of application and .
Position the jack and simultaneously continue to crank the claw up until it is in position around the
vertical rib underneath the vehicle .
Crank the jack further until the wheel is just clear of the ground.
WARNING
Incorrect use of the vehicle jack could cause the vehicle to slip off the jack. This could lead to severe
injuries. Observe the following points in order to reduce the risk of injuries:
jacks could slip out of position – this includes vehicle jacks supplied with other Volkswagen models.
the vehicle to slip off the jack. If necessary, use a large, sturdy board or similar support for the
vehicle jack.
side member securely ⇒ Fig. 206 .
lace any part of your body (e.g. an arm or leg) underneath the vehicle if the latter is
supported only by the vehicle jack.
