Get Wheel change -> Removing the spare wheel or compact spare wheel Guide for Volkswagen Taos SUV First Generation (2022-2025)

Fig. 179 In the luggage compartment: removing the subwoofer (version 2).

1. Open the trunk lid.

2. Lift the variable luggage compartment ﬂoor until it can be held by the side retainers.

3. Unscrew the handwheel ﬁg. 179 in the direction of the arrow.

4. To release the connector, press the locking mechanism on the end of the connector ﬁg. 179.

5. Remove the connector in the direction of the arrow and set the removed wire to the side.

6. Lift the subwoofer out carefully.

Installing the subwoofer (version 2)

1. Place the subwoofer carefully in the rim well. The point of the “FRONT” ﬁg. 179 arrow symbol on the subwoofer must fac

forward

2. Connect the connector until the lock ﬁg. 179 latches into place.

3. Turn the handwheel ﬁg. 179 on the threaded pin in the opposite direction to the arrow until the subwoofer is securely

fastened.

4. Place the variable luggage compartment ﬂoor on the ﬂoor cover.

5. Close the trunk lid.

NOTICE

Leaking liquids in the luggage compartment can damage the subwoofer.

Immediately remove any spilled liquids, e.g. with a dry cloth.

Removing the spare wheel or compact spare wheel

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

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Fig. 180 Under the luggage compartment floor: handwheel to secure the spare wheel or compact spare wheel.

Removing the spare wheel or compact spare wheel

1. Open the trunk lid.

2. Lift up or remove the luggage compartment ﬂoor.

3. Lift up the ﬂoor covering and remove it.

4. Remove the vehicle tool kit with the container.

5. Depending on the vehicle and vehicle equipment, remove the subwoofer ⇒ Removing and installing the subwoofer.

6. Remove the locking wedge ﬁg. 180

upward.

7. Turn the handwheel in the center of the spare wheel ﬁg. 180

all the way counterclockwise.

8. Remove the spare wheel or compact spare wheel.

Stowing the removed tire

1. If the removed wheel ﬁts in the spare wheel well: place the removed wheel with the front of the rim facing down into the

spare wheel well so that the center hole on the rim is directly above the hole or the threaded pin.

If the removed wheel does not ﬁt in the spare wheel well, securely stow the wheel in the luggage compartment on the

luggage compartment ﬂoor.

2. Turn the handwheel clockwise on the threaded pin until the removed wheel is securely fastened.

3. Position the locking wedge ﬁg. 180

in the slot on the threaded pin so that the handwheel cannot turn.

4. Place the vehicle tool kit back in the container and stow it in the luggage compartment.

5. Place the carpet (if there is one) in the luggage compartment.

6. Reinsert the luggage compartment ﬂoor or fold back down.

7. Close the trunk lid.

If the spare wheel is different from the regular tires

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If the spare wheel is different from the regular wheels, then the spare wheel must only be used in the event of a vehicle

breakdown and only for a short period of time ⇒

Note the driver information:

Do not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).

Avoid hard acceleration, heavy braking, and fast cornering.

Do not use snow chains on the compact spare wheel ⇒ Snow chains.

After installing the spare wheel or compact spare wheel, check the tire pressure as soon as possible ⇒ Checking the tir

pressure.

The tire pressure of the spare wheel or compact spare wheel must be checked every time the tire pressure of the regular

wheels is taken, or at least once a month. The tire pressure of the spare wheel or compact spare wheel when the tires are col

must correspond to the details on the tire inﬂation pressure label ⇒ Checking the tire pressure.

WARNING

Incorrect handling of the spare wheel or compact spare wheel can result in loss of vehicle control, serious accidents or

death.

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

If the spare wheel is different from the regular wheels or you are using a compact spare wheel, never drive faster

than 80 km/h (50 mph).

Some vehicles may be equipped with a compact spare wheel instead of a spare wheel. The compact spare wheel

can be identiﬁed by a label stating “80 km/h” or “50 mph”. This label indicates the permitted maximum speed at

which the tire may be driven. Do not cover the sticker while the wheel is in use.

Never drive more than 200 km (125 miles) with a temporary compact spare wheel ﬁtted to the drive axle.

Avoid hard acceleration, hard braking, and driving fast around curves.

Replace the compact spare wheel as soon as possible with a regular wheel. The spare wheel is only intended for

short-term use.

Always secure the compact spare wheel with the wheel bolts supplied by the factory.

Never drive with more than one compact spare wheel.

Never drive with more than one spare wheel that differs from the regular tires.

After mounting the spare wheel or compact spare wheel, check the tire pressure as soon as possible ⇒ Checking

the tire pressure.

Do not use snow chains on the compact spare wheel.

Removing and Fitting Hubcaps

Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒

Introduction.

Removing Hubcaps

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