Get Changing a wheel -> Changing a wheel Guide for Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Sixth Generation (2011-2018)

WARNING

Improper use of your vehicle jack can cause the vehicle to fall off the jack leading to serious

personal injury. To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury:

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Use only jacks approved by Volkswagen for the vehicle. Other jacks might slip, even those

approved for other Volkswagen models, but not for your vehicle.

Always set up the jack on firm and level ground. The vehicle may slip off the jack if the

jack is resting on soft or sloping ground. If necessary, place a sturdy board under the jack.

On a hard, slippery surface (such as a tiled floor), use an anti-skid rubber mat or

something similar to help prevent the jack from slipping.

Position the jack only at the described vehicle lift points. Before you raise your vehicle,

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always make sure the jack claw properly grips the vertical rib under the sill so that the jack

does not slip off when you are raising the vehicle .

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Never have any part of your body (such as your arm or leg) under the vehicle when it is

supported by the jack. Never let other persons have any part of their body under the vehicle,

either!

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If you must work under a vehicle raised on a floor jack, always make sure that the vehicle

is safely supported on safety stands intended for that purpose that are strong enough to

support the weight of the vehicle.

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Never lift the vehicle when it is tilted or inclined to one side or the engine is running.

Never lift the vehicle when more than 1 tire is flat or damaged.

Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by a jack. Engine vibrations may

cause the vehicle to slip off the jack.

WARNING

Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents and serious personal injuries.

ꢀ Always review and follow the checklist. Follow accepted safety practices and use common

sense.

Changing a wheel

Fig. 167 Changing a wheel: Remove previously loosened wheel bolts using the screwdriver handle.

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

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Removing the wheel

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Review the checklist, Preparations for changing a wheel.

Loosen the wheel bolts, Wheel bolts.

Lift the vehicle, Lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack.

Completely unscrew and remove the previously loosened wheel bolts using the hexagonal socket

in the screwdriver handle ⇒ꢀfig. 167. Place the wheel bolts on a clean surface.

Remove the wheel.

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Mounting a spare or compact spare wheel

If the tire is a unidirectional tire, be sure to install it in the proper rolling direction , Tires and wheels.

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Place the spare wheel or compact spare wheel on the axle.

Screw in the wheel bolts clockwise and tighten them slightly using the hexagonal socket in the

screwdriver handle.

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Lower the vehicle with the jack.

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Use the lug wrench to firmly tighten all wheel bolts (turn clockwise) ⇒ꢀ . Do not tighten them in

sequence! Tighten any wheel bolt to begin, then tighten the wheel bolt diagonally opposite the first

bolt, and so forth.

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Install the wheel bolt caps, center wheel hubcap, or wheel cover, if any, Wheel trim.

WARNING

Wheel bolts that are tightened or installed improperly can come loose, causing loss of

vehicle control, a crash, and serious personal injury.

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Always keep wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hub clean and free of oil and grease.

The wheel bolts must turn easily and must be tightened with the right torque.

Use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle only to turn the wheel bolts when they

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are loose, never to loosen them or tighten them firmly.

WARNING

Improper use of a compact spare wheel can cause loss of vehicle control, a crash or other

accident, and serious personal injury.

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

Never drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) with a compact spare wheel. Avoid full-throttle

acceleration, heavy braking, and fast cornering!

Never drive more than 125 miles (200 km) with a compact spare wheel that is installed on

the front axle (drive axle).

Replace the compact spare with a normal wheel and tire as soon as possible. Compact

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spare tires are designed for brief use only.

After changing a wheel

ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

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Clean the tools in the vehicle tool kit if necessary and stow them in the foam insert in the luggage

compartment, Vehicle tool kit.

Securely store the spare wheel, compact spare wheel, or the wheel you took off the vehicle in the

luggage compartment.

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Changing a wheel -> Changing a wheel for Your Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door Sixth Generation (2011-2018)

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