Wheel bolt caps The jack supplied with the vehicle is only de- signed 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, go to a suita- bly qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership. You should carry out a wheel change yourself on- ly when the vehicle is parked safely, you are fa- miliar with the safety procedures and have ac- cess to the correct equipment. If the above con- ditions cannot be met, have the wheel change carried out by a suitably qualified workshop. WARNING Fig.
152 Removing the wheel bolt caps (illustration) Changing a wheel at the edge of the road can be dangerous! Therefore, in order to reduce the risk of injury or death, the following items must be observed when changing the wheel: The caps protect the wheel bolts and should be fitted fully back in position after changing the wheel. ● Stop as soon as practicable and safe to do so. To be able to safely change the wheel, park the car at a safe distance from moving traf- fic. Removing and fitting the caps – Removing : Take the hook from the vehicle toolkit. → page 152 – Insert the hook through the opening in the cap, → Fig.
152 and then use the hook to pull off the cap in the direction of the arrow. ● Move all vehicle occupants and particularly children so that they are at a safe distance from the work area and away from moving traffic. – Place the cover on the fuse box : Press the caps onto the bolts as far as they will go. ● To warn other road users, switch on the haz- ard warning lights and set up the warning triangle. Self purchased and installed anti-theft wheel bolt 1) has a separate cap. It only fits onto the an- ti-theft wheel bolt and not onto the conventional wheel bolts.
● Jack up the vehicle only on a flat and firm surface, and use a large, strong board or sim- ilar support for the jack if necessary. ● Only when you are familiar with the replace- ment process can you replace the wheel by yourself. Seek expert assistance. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership. Changing a wheel ● Always use suitable and undamaged tools to change the wheel. Introduction ● Before changing the wheel, switch off the engine and the electronic parking brake, and put the selector lever in position P. Or to re- duce the risk of an unintended vehicle move- ment, engage a gear on vehicles with a man- ual gearbox.
This chapter contains information on the follow- ing subjects: – Preparations for changing wheels 199 – Wheel bolts 199 – Spare wheel and Temporary spare wheel 200 – Lifting the vehicle with the jack 201 – Changing a wheel 203 – After changing a wheel 203 ● The wheel bolt tightening torque should be checked with a correctly functioning torque wrench immediately after changing a wheel. 1) To be purchased by user. Owner's manual 198