Changing a wheel -> Changing a wheel for Your Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

WARNING  
Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents  
and serious personal injuries.  
Always review and follow the checklist. Follow accepted safe-  
ty practices and use common sense.  
Changing a wheel  
Fig. 195 Changing a wheel: Remove previously loosened wheel bolts  
using the screwdriver handle.  
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and  
heed the WARNINGS  
Removing the wheel  
Review the checklist Preparations for changing a wheel.  
Loosen the wheel bolts Wheel bolts.  
Lift the vehicle Lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack or Lifting  
the vehicle with the vehicle jack (CC R-Line).  
Completely unscrew and remove the previously loosened wheel  
bolts using the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle fig. 195.  
Place the wheel bolts on a clean surface.  
Remove the wheel.  
Mounting a spare or compact spare wheel  
If the tire is a unidirectional tire, be sure to install it in the proper roll-  
ing direction Tire labeling.  
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.  
Lower the vehicle with the jack.  
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.  
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 per-  
sonal injury.  
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 are loose, never to loosen them  
or tighten them firmly.  
WARNING  
Improper use of a compact spare wheel can cause loss of vehi-  
cle control, a crash or other accident, and serious personal in-  
jury.  
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 spare tires are designed for brief  
use only.