Get Wheel change -> Spare wheel or compact spare wheel Guide for Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

Fig. 203 Removing the subwoofer.

Fig. 204 Leaning the subwoofer.

Before you can remove the spare wheel, you must remove the subwoofer and lean it in the luggage compartment.

Removing the subwoofer

1. Open the trunk lid and hook the ﬂoor covering onto the upper edge of the luggage compartment.

2. Turn the handwheel counterclockwise.

3. Lift the subwoofer out carefully.

4. Lift out the subwoofer and lean it against the side panel of the luggage compartment, ensuring that the subwoofer cannot tip or fall ﬁg. 204.

Installing the subwoofer

1. Place the subwoofer carefully in the rim well. The point of the “FRONT” arrow symbol on the subwoofer must face forward.

2. Screw the handwheel clockwise until the subwoofer is securely in place.

3. Unhook the ﬂoor covering and fold it back into place on the luggage compartment ﬂoor.

NOTICE

If the subwoofer connector becomes loose or the cable is trapped or kinked, the subwoofer may be damaged.

Spare wheel or compact spare wheel

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

Introduction.

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Fig. 205 In the luggage compartment: handle to secure the compact spare wheel.

Removing the spare wheel or compact spare wheel

1. Open the trunk lid.

2. Lift up or remove the luggage compartment ﬂoor⇒ Opening and closing the luggage compartment ﬂoor .

3. If necessary, lift up and remove the carpet.

4. Remove the vehicle tool kit with the container.

5. If necessary, remove the subwoofer ⇒ Subwoofer.

6. Remove the locking wedge ﬁg. 205

upward.

7. Turn the handwheel in the center of the spare wheel ﬁg. 205

all the way counterclockwise.

8. Remove the spare wheel or compact spare wheel.

Stowing the removed tire

1. Open the trunk lid.

2. Lift up or remove the luggage compartment ﬂoor⇒ Opening and closing the luggage compartment ﬂoor .

3. If necessary, lift up and remove the carpet.

4. If the removed wheel ﬁts in the spare wheel well: place the removed wheel with rim down into the spare wheel well so that the center hole on the rim is directly

above the hole or the threaded pin.

5. Turn the handwheel clockwise on the threaded pin until the removed wheel is securely fastened.

6. Position the locking wedge ﬁg. 205

in the slot on the threaded pin so that the handwheel cannot turn.

7. Place the vehicle tool kit back in the container and stow it in the luggage compartment.

8. If necessary, place the carpet in the luggage compartment.

9. Reinsert the luggage compartment ﬂoor or fold back down ⇒ Opening and closing the luggage compartment ﬂoor .

10. Close the trunk lid.

If the removed wheel does not ﬁt in the spare wheel well, the wheel must be securely stowed in the luggage compartment on the luggage compartment ﬂoor.

If the spare wheel is different from the regular tires

If the spare wheel is different from the regular wheels, then the spare wheel must only be used in the event of a vehicle breakdown and only for a short period of

time →

Note the driver information:

Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).

Avoid hard acceleration, heavy braking, and fast cornering.

Do not use snow chains on the compact spare wheel ⇒ Snow chains.

After installing the spare wheel or compact spare wheel, check the tire pressure as soon as possible ⇒ Tire pressure.

The tire pressure of the spare wheel, compact temporary spare wheel or temporary spare wheel must be checked every time the tire pressure of the regular wheels

is taken, or at least once a month. The tire pressure of the spare wheel, compact spare wheel or temporary spare wheel when the tires are cold must correspond to

the details on the tire inﬂation pressure label ⇒ Tire pressure.

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WARNING

Incorrect handling of the spare wheel or compact spare wheel can result in loss of vehicle control, collisions, or other accidents, and serious injuries.

Never use the spare wheel or compact spare wheel if it is damaged or if it is worn down to the wear indicator.

Some vehicles may be equipped with a compact spare wheel instead of a spare wheel. The compact spare wheel can be identiﬁed by a label stating

“80 km/h” or “50 mph”. This label indicates the permitted maximum speed at which the tire may be driven. Do not cover the sticker while the wheel is in

use.

Never drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).

Never drive more than 125 miles (200 km) with a temporary compact spare wheel ﬁtted to the drive axle.

Avoid hard acceleration, hard braking, and driving fast around curves.

Replace the compact spare wheel as soon as possible with a regular wheel. The spare wheel is only intended for short-term use.

Always secure the compact spare wheel with the wheel bolts supplied by the factory.

Never drive with more than one spare wheel that differs from the regular tires.

After mounting the compact spare wheel,check the tire pressure as soon as possible ⇒ Tire pressure.

Do not use snow chains on the compact spare wheel.

Never mount a compact spare wheel on the rear axle when in trailer mode ⇒ Trailer towing.

Raising the vehicle with the vehicle jack

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

Introduction.

Lift points

Fig. 206 Lift points for the vehicle jack (general example).

The vehicle jack must only be positioned at the reinforced areas on the underbody that are located behind the markings on the vehicle body ﬁg. 206. The lift point

that is nearest the affected tire should be used ⇒

Positioning the vehicle jack

Fig. 207 Correct jack setup.

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