Fig. 189 Make sure the anti-theft wheel bolts are positioned correctly.
1. Note the running direction of the tire ⇒ Tire labeling and tire classifications .
2. Position the wheel.
3. Install the anti-theft wheel bolt clockwise using the adapter in the correct position and lightly tighten.
On wheels with full wheel covers, the anti-theft wheel bolt must be fitted in position fig. 189
position of the tire valve . Otherwise, it will not be possible to install the full wheel cover.
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4. Screw in the other wheel bolts clockwise, tightening them slightly.
5. Lower the vehicle with the vehicle jack.
6. Tighten all wheel bolts securely clockwise using the lug wrench ⇒
. Do not go in order around the wheel while doing
this, but rather always switch to a wheel bolt on the opposite side.
7. Fit the caps or hubcap ⇒ Removing and Fitting Wheel Hub Covers, ⇒ Removing and Fitting Hubcaps, ⇒ Removing and
Fitting the Wheel Bolt Caps.
After a wheel change
1. Clean the vehicle tool kit and place it back in the foam piece in the luggage compartment.
2. Stow the old wheel securely in the luggage compartment.
3. Get the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked as soon as possible at the nearest authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
4. Get the damaged tires replaced as soon as possible.
Wheel bolt tightening specification
Tightening specification for wheel bolts in steel and aluminum alloy rims:
140 Nm (103 ft-lbs).
Wheel bolts that are corroded and difficult to turn must be replaced and the threads in the wheel hub must be cleaned before
checking the tightening torque.
Never grease or oil the wheel bolts and the threads in the wheel hub.
Check the tightening torque using a functioning torque wrench immediately after changing a wheel.
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