Get Wheel trim Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

Wheel trim

ꢀIntroduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Wheel bolt caps

Wheel covers

More information:

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Exterior care and cleaning

Vehicle tool kit

Changing a wheel

WARNING

Unsuitable wheel covers and improper installation of wheel covers can cause accidents and

severe injuries.

ꢀ Improperly installed wheel covers can come loose while driving and endanger other

motorists and cyclists.

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Do not use damaged wheel covers.

Always make sure that the flow of air for brake system cooling is not blocked or reduced

before installing wheel covers. This applies to both factory installed wheel covers and

aftermarket wheel covers. Insufficient air supply may significantly increase stopping

distance.

NOTICE

To help prevent damage to the vehicle, be careful when removing wheel covers and be sure to

install them properly.

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Wheel bolt caps

Fig. 206 Pulling cover caps off wheel bolts.

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

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Take the wire clip out of the vehicle tool kit Vehicle tool kit.

Insert the wire clip through the opening of the cover cap ⇒ꢀfig. 206 and pull off in the direction of

the arrow.

The caps are designed to protect the wheel bolts and should be installed again after the wheel

change.

The anti-theft wheel bolt has a separate cap. This only fits the anti-theft wheel bolt, but not the

standard wheel bolts.

Wheel covers

Fig. 207 Pulling the wheel cover off.

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

Pulling off the wheel cover

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Take the lug wrench and wire clip out of the vehicle tool kit ⇒ꢀpage 353, Vehicle tool kit.

Place the wire clip hook in one of the openings of the wheel cover.

ꢀ Slide the lug wrench through the clip ⇒ꢀfig. 207 and pull the wheel cover off in the direction of the

arrow.

Installing the wheel cover

Where applicable: Before installing the wheel cover, the anti-theft wheel bolt must be screwed into

position ⇒ꢀfig. 209 (2) or (3) in relation to the position of the tire valve. Otherwise, the wheel cover

cannot be installed.

Make sure that the valve cutout is aligned with the valve ⇒ꢀfig. 209 (1), and press the wheel cover onto

the wheel rim. Make sure that the wheel cover is latched onto the rim along the entire circumference.

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Wheel trim for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

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