Only place the vehicle jack at the lift points described. The bracket on the vehicle jack must firmly grip the sill
fig. 187.
Only use jacks that are approved by Volkswagen for the vehicle. Other vehicle jacks, including those approved for
other Volkswagen models, could slip.
Only jack up the vehicle on level, firm ground. Sloped or soft ground can cause the vehicle to slip off the jack. If
necessary, place a large, stable surface under the jack.
If you are on a slippery surface such as tile, place a non-slippery object such as a rubber mat on the ground to
prevent the jack from slipping.
Never place any part of your body, such as your arm, under the vehicle when it is supported only by the jack. If you
must work underneath the vehicle, additionally support the vehicle securely with suitable stands.
Changing a wheel
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
Introduction.
Removing a wheel
Fig. 188 Removing wheel bolts with the lug wrench.
1. Follow the checklist ⇒ Preparing Your Vehicle.
2. Loosen the wheel bolts ⇒ Loosening wheel bolts.
3. Raise the vehicle ⇒ Raising the vehicle with the vehicle jack.
4. Remove loose wheel bolts completely using the lug wrench fig. 188 and place the bolts on a clean surface.
5. Remove the wheel.
Installing a spare wheel or compact spare wheel
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