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Installing the full wheel cover

1. Press the full wheel cover onto the rim so that the opening for the valve aligns with the tire valve. Make sure that the entire outer edge of the cover is secured.

WARNING

Unsuitable wheel covers and assembling wheel covers incorrectly can cause accidents and serious injuries.

Wheel covers that are installed incorrectly can loosen while driving and endanger other road users.

Do not use damaged hubcaps.

Always make sure that the air supply to cool the brakes is not blocked or reduced. This also applies when wheel covers are retroﬁtted. An insufﬁcient air

supply can cause the braking distance to increase signiﬁcantly.

NOTICE

The wheel cover may be screwed tightly and must not be removed with force.

Wheel bolt caps

Fig. 201 Remove the caps from the wheel bolts.

The caps are for protecting the wheel bolts and must be completely reattached after a wheel change.

Removing and attaching caps

1. Removing: Take the extraction hook out of the vehicle tool kit ⇒ Vehicle tool kit components.

2. Insert the extraction hook through the opening in the cap ﬁg. 201 and pull in the direction of the arrow.

3. Attaching: push the cap all the way on the wheel bolts.

Wheel change

Introduction

Only change the wheel yourself if the vehicle is parked securely, you are familiar with the safety precautions and the necessary procedures and you have the

necessary tools. Some vehicles are delivered from the factory without a vehicle jack and lug wrench. In such cases, have the wheel changed by an authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility.

The vehicle jack supplied by the factory is only designed for changing one wheel that has a damaged tire and must be replaced. If both tires on one side of the

vehicle, both tires on one axle, or all tires are damaged, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

WARNING

Changing a wheel can be dangerous, especially when done on the side of the road. To reduce the risk of serious injuries, observe the following:

Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Park the vehicle a safe distance away from moving trafﬁc to change the wheel.

All passengers, especially children, must keep a safe distance and be outside of the work area when changing a wheel.

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Switch on the emergency ﬂashers to warn other road users.

Make sure the vehicle is on level and solid ground. If necessary, place a large, stable surface under the jack.

Only carry out the wheel change yourself if you are familiar with the necessary steps. Instead, seek assistance from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

Only use suitable and undamaged tools for wheel changes.

Always switch off the engine and move the selector lever to the P position to reduce the risk of the vehicle moving unintentionally.

Set the electronic parking brake.

After changing a wheel, immediately check the tightening torque of the wheel bolts with an undamaged torque wrench that is functioning correctly.

If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, you must recalibrate the system immediately after a wheel is changed ⇒ Tire

Pressure Monitoring System.

Preparations for changing a wheel

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Checklist

Always perform the following steps in the speciﬁed order to prepare for a wheel change

⇒

1. If the vehicle has a ﬂat tire, park the vehicle a safe distance away from moving trafﬁc on level and solid ground as soon as possible.

2. Set the electronic parking brake.

3. Automatic transmission: move the selector lever into the P position.

4. Stop the engine and switch the ignition off.

5. Remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock.

6. Have all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle on the side facing away from trafﬁc and move to a safe area.

7. Turn on the emergency ﬂashers and set up the warning triangle ⇒ Securing yourself and the vehicle. Follow any applicable laws.

8. Block the tire that is diagonal from the one you will be changing with a stone, chocks, or another suitable object.

9. In trailer mode: Disconnect the trailer from the towing vehicle and park it ⇒ Trailer towing.

10. If the luggage compartment is full: remove the contents from the luggage compartment.

11. Where applicable, remove the subwoofer ⇒ Subwoofer.

12. Remove the collapsible spare wheel, full-size spare wheel or compact spare wheel and the vehicle tool kit from the luggage compartment.

13. Remove the wheel covers ⇒ Wheel covers.

WARNING

Failing to heed this checklist that is provided for your own safety can cause accidents and serious injuries.

Always follow the tasks in the checklist.

Observe the general safety precautions.

Wheel bolts

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Two-piece wheel bolts

Two-piece wheel bolts must be used. Two-piece wheel bolts have the bolt connected loosely to the head.

Do not use single piece wheel bolts. If you are not sure which wheel bolts to use for your vehicle, consult an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Loosening wheel bolts

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