NOTICE
W h e e l bolt caps
● Remove snow chains when they are no
longer required. Otherwise, the chains will
only worsen the running properties of ,
damage the tyres and quickly become
irreparably damaged.
Note at the beginning of this
chapter on
● Chains that have direct contact with the rim
could scratch or damage the rim. Volkswagen
recommends the use of chains with integrated
rim protection.
For vehicles equipped with the tyre control
system, it is necessary to adapt the tyres to
the
After fitting snow chains → p. 336, the system
must be reset after fitting snow chains → p. 336.
For the same type of vehicle, snow chains
of different sizes can be used.
sizes.
Fig. 263 Remove the screw caps from the screws.
The caps protect the wheel bolts and must be
refitted as far as possible after changing the wheel.
Hubcaps
Removing and fitting the hoods
– Remove: Remove the wire hook from the on-
board tools → p. 293.
Introduction to the topic
– Insert the wire hook into the hole in the cap
arrow.
WARNING
– Fitting: Fit the caps onto the wheel bolts as
far as they will go.
If unsuitable hubcaps are used or incorrectly
mounted, serious accidents and injuries can
occur.
The anti-theft wheel bolt has a different cap.
This cap is only compatible with the anti-theft
wheel bolt and is not suitable for the
conventional screws.
● Incorrectly fitted hubcaps could come off
while driving and endanger other road
users.
● Do not use damaged hubcaps.
● Always ensure that the brake ventilation is
not interrupted or reduced. Also take this
into account when retrofitting brake hoses.
Inadequate ventilation could lead to a
Changing a wheel
considerable increase in braking distance.
Introduction to the topic
Some vehicles come from the factory without a
jack and wheel spanner. In this case, have the
wheel replaced by
specialist workshop
a
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