Get Maintenance -> Wheel change Guide for Volkswagen Touran 4 Door Third Generation (2022-2025)

1. Switch off or avoid using sources of interference, such as mobile devices, remote controls, or children’s toys.

There is a system malfunction.

1. Switch the ignition off and back on again. If the malfunction persists, contact a suitably qualified professional.

Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service

Facility.

Introduction

Only change the wheel yourself if the vehicle is parked securely, you are familiar with the safety precautions and the

necessary procedures and you have the necessary tools. Some vehicles are delivered from the factory without a

vehicle jack and lug wrench. In such cases, have the wheel changed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

If the vehicle is delivered ex works with a jack, this jack may only be used if one wheel on the vehicle has been

damaged and needs to be replaced. If both tires on one side of the vehicle, or both tires on one axle, or all tires are

damaged, do not use the jack delivered ex works. Instead, contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen

recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

You must carry out the following steps to change a wheel.

1. Prepare the vehicle for the wheel change (→ Wheel change).

2. Depending on the vehicle and vehicle equipment, remove the subwoofer .

3. Take out the spare wheel (→ Spare wheel and compact spare wheel).

4. Remove the wheel hub cover or wheel bolt caps (→ Wheel covers) (→ Hubcap) (→ Wheel bolt caps).

5. Loosen the wheel bolts (→ Wheel bolts).

6. Jack up the car (→ Vehicle jack).

7. Remove the damaged wheel and fit the spare wheel or compact spare wheel (→ Wheels and tires).

WARNING

It can be dangerous to change a wheel at the roadside.

If the vehicle and work area are not secured properly, serious accidents and fatal injuries may occur.

● Only carry out the wheel change yourself if you are familiar with the necessary steps. Instead, seek assistance

from an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends

contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

● Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

● To reduce the risk of the vehicle moving unintentionally, park the vehicle properly at a safe distance from moving

traffic (→ Parking).

● Set the electronic parking brake.

● Move all passengers, particularly children, to a safe distance away from the working area on the side facing away

from moving traffic.

● Switch on the emergency flashers to warn other road users and set up the warning triangle.

● 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.

● Only use suitable and undamaged tools for wheel changes.

● After changing a wheel, immediately check the tightening torque of the wheel bolts with an undamaged torque

wrench that is functioning correctly.

● If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, you must recalibrate the system immediately

after a wheel is changed (→ Tire Pressure Monitoring System).

569

Preparing Your Vehicle

Checklist

Always perform the following steps in the specified order to prepare for a wheel change→

:

1. Park the vehicle a safe distance from moving traffic. Observe all important information on parking when doing

so (→ Parking). The ground must be level and firm. Sloped or soft ground can cause the vehicle to slip off the

jack. If necessary, place a large, stable surface under the vehicle jack.

2. Switch on the emergency flashers (→ Center console).

3. Have all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle on the side facing away from traffic and move to a safe area, such as

behind a guard rail. Follow the local regulations regarding wearing a reflective vest.

4. Set up the warning triangle to warn others on the road about the vehicle.

5. Adjust the steering wheel so that the wheels are not pointing straight forward.

6. Block the tire that is diagonal from the one you will be changing with a stone, chocks, or another suitable

object.

7. In trailer mode: Disconnect the trailer from the towing vehicle and park it .

8. If the luggage compartment is full: remove the contents from the luggage compartment.

9. Depending on the vehicle and vehicle equipment, remove the subwoofer .

10. Remove the collapsible spare wheel, full-size spare wheel or compact spare wheel and the vehicle tool kit from

the luggage compartment.

WARNING

Failing to heed this checklist that is provided for your own safety can cause accidents and serious injuries.

● Always follow the tasks in the checklist.

● Observe the general safety precautions.

570

Removing the spare wheel or compact spare wheel

Fig. 1 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. If present, lift up and remove the carpet.

4. Remove the vehicle tool kit with the container.

5. Depending on the vehicle and vehicle equipment, remove the subwoofer .

1

6. Remove the locking wedge→ fig. 1

upward.

2

7. Turn the handwheel in the center of the spare wheel→ fig. 1

8. Remove the spare wheel or compact spare wheel.

all the way counterclockwise.

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.

1

3. Position the locking wedge→ fig. 1

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.

7. Close the trunk lid.

If the spare wheel is different from the regular tires

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

571

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 (→ Tire

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 cold must correspond to the details on the tire inflation pressure label (→ 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 (→ Tire

pressure).

● Do not use snow chains on the compact spare wheel.

● Never mount a compact spare wheel on the rear axle when in trailer mode .

Removing and Fitting Hubcaps

Removing Hubcaps

572

Fig. 1 Remove the hubcap.

The wheel center trim is for protecting the wheel bolts and must be reattached after a wheel change.

1. Take the extraction hook out of the vehicle toolkit (→ Vehicle tool kit) and insert it into a hole(alloy wheel) or

hook it onto the edge (steel wheel) of the hubcap → fig. 1.

2. Remove the trim in the direction of the arrow→ fig. 1.

Fitting Hubcaps

1. Press the hubcap centrally onto the rim and press it against the rim until it you feel it engage.

WARNING

Unsuitable wheel covers and assembling wheel covers incorrectly can cause accidents and serious injuries.

Wheel covers that are installed incorrectly can loosen while driving and endanger other road users.

● Do not use damaged hubcaps.

● Check whether the wheel hub cover is securely engaged all the way around.

WARNING

Hubcaps that are installed incorrectly can cause the air supply for cooling the brakes to be interrupted or reduced.

This also applies when wheel covers are retrofitted. An insufficient air supply can cause the braking distance to

increase significantly.

This can cause accidents and fatal injuries.

● Check whether the wheel hub cover is securely engaged all the way around.

Removing and Fitting Wheel Hub Covers

Removing wheel hub covers

Fig. 1 Remove the wheel hub cover.

The full wheel covers protect the wheel bolts and must be reattached after a wheel change.

1. Take the extraction hook out of the vehicle tool kit (→ Vehicle tool kit).

2. Engage the extraction hook in one of the openings on the wheel hub cover.

3. Remove the wheel hub cover with extraction hook in the direction of the arrow. If necessary, use a lug wrench

for removal → fig. 1.

573

Installing the full wheel cover

1. Make sure the anti-theft wheel bolts are positioned correctly (→ Wheels and tires).

2. Press the full wheel cover onto the rim so that the opening for the valve aligns with the tire valve. Make sure

that the entire outer edge of the cover is secured.

WARNING

Unsuitable wheel covers and assembling wheel covers incorrectly can cause accidents and serious injuries.

Wheel covers that are installed incorrectly can loosen while driving and endanger other road users.

● Do not use damaged hubcaps.

● Check whether the wheel hub cover is securely engaged all the way around.

WARNING

Hubcaps that are installed incorrectly can cause the air supply for cooling the brakes to be interrupted or reduced.

This also applies when wheel covers are retrofitted. An insufficient air supply can cause the braking distance to

increase significantly.

This can cause accidents and fatal injuries.

● Check whether the cut-out for the tire valve in the wheel hub cover is in the right position.

● Check whether the wheel hub cover is securely engaged all the way around.

NOTICE

The wheel hub cover might be screwed on tightly and may be damaged if it is pulled off.

● Do not use force to remove tightly screwed wheel hub covers.

Removing and Fitting the Wheel Bolt Caps

Removing the Caps

Fig. 1 Remove the caps from the wheel bolts.

The caps are for protecting the wheel bolts and must be completely reattached after a wheel change.

1. Take the extraction hook out of the vehicle tool kit (→ Vehicle tool kit).

2. Insert the extraction hook into the opening in the cap.

3. Remove the cap with extraction hook in the direction of the arrow→ fig. 1.

574

Putting on Caps

1. Push the cap all the way onto the wheel bolts.

The anti-theft wheel bolt has a separate cap. This cap only fits on the anti-theft wheel bolt and not on conventional

wheel bolts.

Loosening wheel bolts

Fig. 1 Loosening wheel bolts.

Use a suitable lug wrench to loosen the wheel bolts.

Only loosen the wheel bolts a few turns while the vehicle is not raised with the vehicle jack.

1. Slide the lug wrench all the way onto the wheel bolt.

2. Hold the end of the lug wrench and turn the wheel bolt about one turn counterclockwise→

.

If a wheel bolt cannot be loosened, carefully press on the end of the lug wrench using your foot. Hold onto

the vehicle firmly while doing this and make sure you have secure footing.

Loosening anti-theft wheel bolts

1. Remove the adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts from the vehicle tool kit.

2. Slide the adapter all the way onto the anti-theft wheel bolt.

3. Slide the lug wrench all the way onto the adapter.

4. Hold the end of the lug wrench and turn the wheel bolt about one turn counterclockwise→

.

If a wheel bolt cannot be loosened, carefully press on the end of the lug wrench using your foot. Hold onto

the vehicle firmly while doing this and make sure you have secure footing.

WARNING

If the wheel bolts are removed or loosened by more than one rotation before the vehicle is jacked up, the wheel

could fall off and the vehicle might tip.

This can result in serious injuries.

● Only loosen the wheel bolts about one turn while the vehicle is not lifted with the jack.

● Never place any part of your body, such as your arm, under the vehicle while you loosen the wheel bolts.

575

Raising the vehicle with the vehicle jack

Lift points

Fig. 1 On the side sill: markings for the jack lift points

(variant 1).

Fig. 2 On the side sill: markings for the jack lift points

(variant 2).

The vehicle jack must only be positioned at the reinforced areas on the underbody that are located behind the

markings on the vehicle body → fig. 1 or → fig. 2. Always use the lift point that is nearest to the wheel you are

changing →

.

Positioning the jack (variant 1)

Fig. 3 Correct jack setup (variant 1).

576

Fig. 4 On the left side of the vehicle at the rear: jack in

position (variant 1).

Positioning the jack (variant 2)

Fig. 5 Correct jack setup (variant 2).

Fig. 6 On the left side of the vehicle at the rear: jack in

position (variant 2).

Checklist

For your own safety, follow the points below in the order they are given→

:

577

1. Position the hand crank in the mount on the jack.

2. Find the jack lift point→ fig. 1 or → fig. 2 under the vehicle that is closest to the wheel you will be changing.

3. Crank the jack upward so that it is still positioned under the vehicle lift point.

4. Make sure the entire base of the jack is seated securely on the ground and that the base of the jack is located

exactly directly below the lift point → fig. 3 and → fig. 4 or → fig. 5 and → fig. 6.

5. Straighten the jack and continue cranking the claw on the top of the jack upward until the claw is positioned on

the jacking point under the vehicle → fig. 4 or → fig. 6.

6. Continue raising the vehicle jack until the wheel is lifted off the ground.

WARNING

Failing to heed this checklist that is provided for your own safety can cause accidents and serious injuries.

● Always follow the tasks in the checklist.

● Observe the general safety precautions.

WARNING

Using the vehicle jack incorrectly can cause the vehicle to slip from the jack, resulting in serious injuries or death.

● Never raise the vehicle if more than one wheel is damaged.

● Never jack up the vehicle when the engine is running.

● Never start the engine if the vehicle is raised. Engine vibrations could cause the vehicle to fall off the jack.

● Only place the vehicle jack at the lift points described. The bracket on the vehicle jack must firmly grip the sill

→ fig. 4 or → fig. 6.

● 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

Removing a wheel

Fig. 1 Removing wheel bolts with the lug wrench.

578

1. Follow the checklist (→ Wheel change).

2. Loosen the wheel bolts (→ Wheel bolts).

3. Raise the vehicle (→ Vehicle jack).

4. Remove loose wheel bolts completely using the lug wrench→ fig. 1 and place the bolts on a clean surface.

5. Remove the wheel.

Installing a spare wheel or compact spare wheel

Fig. 2 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.

2

3

On wheels with full wheel covers, the anti-theft wheel bolt must be fitted in position→ fig. 2

1

or

, based

on the position of the tire valve

. Otherwise, it will not be possible to install the full wheel cover.

4. Screw in the other wheel bolts clockwise, tightening them slightly.

5. Lower the vehicle with the vehicle jack.

6. Tighten each wheel bolt securely clockwise with 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 (→ Wheel covers) (→ Hubcap) (→ 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).

579

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.

WARNING

If the wheel bolts are not tightened enough to meet the specification, the wheel bolts and consequently the wheel

could come loose while driving. Exceeding the tightening specification could damage the wheel bolts and threads.

Wheel bolts that are tightened incorrectly or missing could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and lead to

serious accidents and fatal injuries.

● Always tighten the wheel bolts to the correct tightening torque. If you do not have a torque wrench, tighten the

wheel bolts with the lug wrench and then have the tightening torque checked as soon as possible by a suitably

qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized

Volkswagen Service Facility.

● Never drive with missing or loose wheel bolts.

● Always use wheel bolts that are correct for the rim and the vehicle model.

● Never grease or oil the wheel bolts and the threads in the wheel hub. Even when tightened to the specification,

they could become loose while driving.

● Ensure the wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hubs are clean, easy to move and free of oil and grease.

● Never loosen the bolts on rims with a bolted rim ring.

WARNING

Incorrect wheel bolts can loosen while driving and cause loss of vehicle control, serious accidents, and fatal injuries.

● Always use wheel bolts that are correct for the rim and the vehicle model.

● Never use different wheel bolts.

The tire pressure monitoring system indicator light may indicate a system malfunction after a wheel is

changed (→ Tire Pressure Monitoring System) (→ Tire Pressure Monitoring System).

If the dimensions of the new tires do not match the dimensions of the tires that have been removed and

require a different cold tire pressure, you will need to adapt the tire pressures for the tire pressure monitoring

system (→ Tire Pressure Monitoring System).

Introduction

The tire mobility set can be used to temporarily and reliably seal tire damage in the tread surface that was caused by

foreign objects or punctures up to approximately 6 mm (approx. 15/64 in) in diameter. Do not remove the foreign

body, such as a screw, from the tire!

Once the sealant has been filled into the tire, check and adjust the tire pressure again approx. 10 minutes after

commencing driving.

If more than one vehicle tired is damaged, seek advice from an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. The tire mobility set is only designed to fill

one tire.

Only use the tire mobility set when the vehicle is safely parked and you are confident of the necessaries skills and

safety precautions! Otherwise, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility

for assistance.

The tire sealant must not be used:

—When the wheel rim is damaged.

—In outside temperatures of below -30 °C (-22 °F).

580

Maintenance -> Wheel change for Your Volkswagen Touran 4 Door Third Generation (2022-2025)

Related Topics

Maintenance

Popular Owner Manuals

Latest Owner Manuals