Wheels › Changing the wheel and raising the vehicle 193
In vehicles with a tyre indicator, save the tyre pres-
sure values in the system.
Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts of
the mounted tyres checked with a torque wrench
as soon as possible.
Jacking points for the jack
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The specified tightening torque is 140 Nm.
Drive carefully until the tightening torque is checked.
Replace the damaged tyre. It is not recommended to
repair the tyre.
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
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B
18 cm
30 cm
Too low a tightening torque may cause the wheel
to disengage while driving.
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Too high a tightening torque can damage the
threads and cause the rim to deform.
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Position the jack and lift the vehicle
Use the jack from the tool kit.
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Do not grease or lubricate screws.
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Do not use corroded or damaged screws.
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Changing the wheel and raising the vehicle
Release screws
If the vehicle has covers over the wheel bolts or
wheel trims, remove them.
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Position the jack at the jacking point closest to the
wheel to be replaced.
Support the base plate of the jack with its full area
resting on level ground and ensure that the jack is
located in a vertical position at the jacking point.
Use the crank to raise the jack until its claw enclo-
ses the bar.
Continue to lift the vehicle until the wheel is just
off the floor.
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WARNING
If you step on the key end when loosening the
screw, hold on to the vehicle for better stability.
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Some vehicles may have
anti-theft wheel bolts
that protect the wheels
from theft.
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Insert the upper sec-
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tion on the anti-theft
wheel bolt until it
stops.
Changing a wheel
Unscrew the screws and place them on a clean
surface.
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Remove the wheel carefully.
Attach the wheel.
Slightly screw in the screws.
Lower the vehicle.
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Place the key on the
wheel bolt or on the
attachment piece.
Turn the screw a maxi-
mum of half a turn so
that the wheel does
not come loose and fall
off.
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NOTICE
Applies to wheel trims supplied ex-factory or from
ŠKODA Original Accessories: the anti-theft wheel
bolt should be installed in the position marked on
the back of the wheel trim.
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Tighten screws
Tighten the opposite wheel bolts including the an-
ti-theft wheel bolt one after the other.
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Reinstall the cover caps of the wheel bolts or the
full wheel covers.
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Keep the label with the code number of the anti-
theft wheel bolts. A replacement upper section can
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