Wheel cover
Fig. 1 Removing the wheel cover.
The wheel cover protects the wheel bolts and must be replaced after changing the tyre.
Removing the wheel covers
1. Take the box spanner and the hook out of the vehicle toolkit (→ Vehicle toolkit).
2. Insert the hook into one of the holes in the wheel cover.
3. Push the box spanner through the wire hook→ Fig. 1 and remove the wheel cover in the direction of the arrow.
Fitting the wheel covers
1. Check the correct position of the anti-theft wheel bolt (→ Wheel bolts).
2. Press the wheel cover onto the wheel rim so that the valve hole is located over the tyre valve. Please ensure the
cover engages securely all the way round.
WARNING
Using unsuitable hubcaps, or fitting them incorrectly, can cause accidents and serious injuries.
Incorrectly fitted hubcaps can become loose while the vehicle is in motion and endanger other road users.
● Do not use damaged hubcaps.
● Always make sure that the air flow to cool the brakes is not restricted or reduced. This also applies if hubcaps are
retrofitted. If the airflow is not sufficient, the braking distance could increase significantly.
NOTICE
If hubcaps are not fitted for long periods, the wheel hubs and bearings can be damaged.
● To avoid damaging the vehicle, remove hubcaps carefully and refit them correctly.
● Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles recommends only driving with wheel covers(depending on vehicle equipment
level). If wheel covers are not fitted for long periods the wheel hubs and bearings can be damaged.
NOTICE
The wheel cover can be firmly fixed and should not be removed using force.
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