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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