Get In an emergency -> Changing a wheel Guide for Volkswagen Up 4 Door First Generation (2011-2019)

The centre cover has to be pulled off to gain access to the wheel bolts.

Removing and installing the centre cover

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To remove: take the wire hook from the toolkit and insert it in a hole (alloy wheel) or into an

edge on the cover (steel wheel) ⇒ Fig. 148 or ⇒ Fig. 149.

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Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow.

To replace: press the centre cover against the rim until you feel it engage.

The centre cover protects the wheel bolts and must be replaced after changing the tyre.

Wheel cover

Fig. 150 Removing the wheel covers

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

Removing the wheel covers

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Take the box spanner and wire hook from the vehicle toolkit ⇒ Vehicle toolkit.

Insert the wire hook into one of the holes in the wheel cover.

Push the box spanner through the wire hook ⇒ Fig. 150 and remove the wheel cover in the

direction of the arrow.

Fitting the wheel covers

The wheel covers must be pushed on to the rims with the hole for the valve aligned with the valve.

When fitting the wheel cover, ensure that it engages securely on the entire circumference. If using

an anti-theft wheel bolt, insert the bolt in the position opposite the valve.

Wheel bolt caps

Fig. 151 Removing the wheel bolt caps

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

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Take the wire hook from the vehicle toolkit ⇒ Vehicle toolkit.

Insert the hook through the opening in the cap ⇒ Fig. 151 and pull off in the direction of the

arrow.

The caps protect the wheel bolts and must be replaced after changing the tyre.

The anti-theft wheel bolt has a separate cap. It only fits onto the anti-theft wheel bolts and not onto

conventional wheel bolts.

Changing a wheel

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:

⇒ Preparation for changing a wheel

⇒ Wheel bolts

⇒ Lifting the vehicle with the jack

⇒ Changing a wheel

⇒ After changing a wheel

Some models are delivered without a factory-fitted jack or box spanner. If this is the case, the wheel

should be changed by a qualified workshop.

The vehicle jack supplied with the vehicle is only designed for changing a wheel when one vehicle

tyre is damaged and has to be replaced. Seek expert assistance if both tyres on one side of the

vehicle, both tyres on one axle, or all tyres are damaged.

Only change the wheel yourself when the car is parked in a safe place, you are familiar with the

necessary steps and safety procedures and you have access to all the correct tools. Seek expert

assistance if this is not the case.

Additional information and warnings:

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Exterior views ⇒ Exterior views

Vehicle key set ⇒ Vehicle key set

Wheels and tyres ⇒ Wheels and tyres

In an emergency ⇒ In an emergency

Vehicle toolkit ⇒ Vehicle toolkit

Hubcaps ⇒ Hubcaps

WARNING

Changing a wheel can be dangerous, especially when carried out at the side of a road. Please

note the following steps in order to reduce the risk of serious injuries:

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Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so. Park the vehicle at a safe

distance from moving traffic in order to carry out the wheel change.

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All passengers and children in particular must be at a safe distance and away from your

area of work during the wheel change.

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Switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other road users.

The ground should be firm and level. If necessary use a large, strong board or similar

support for the vehicle jack.

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Only change the wheel yourself if you feel confident carrying out the procedure. If not,

seek expert assistance.

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Always use suitable and undamaged tools to change the wheel.

Always switch off the engine, firmly apply the handbrake and move the selector lever to D

or R with the ignition switched on, or select a gear on a manual gearbox in order to reduce

the risk of unintended vehicle movement.

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The wheel bolt tightening torque should be checked with a torque wrench immediately

after changing a wheel.

Preparation for changing a wheel

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

Checklist

The following actions must always be carried out in the given order in preparation for changing

the wheel ⇒

:

In the event of a flat tyre, park your vehicle on a firm and level surface at a safe distance

from the flow of traffic.

Apply the handbrake firmly Braking, stopping and parking.

With an automated manual gearbox, move the selector lever to D or R with the ignition on

Changing gear.

Stop the engine and remove the vehicle key from the ignition Starting and stopping the

engine.

Manual gearbox: select a gear Changing gear.

Ensure that all vehicle occupants exit the vehicle and proceed to a safe position, e.g.

behind the safety barrier.

Chock the wheel opposite the wheel being worked on with a stone or a similar object.

Remove any items of luggage in the luggage compartment.

Remove the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel and vehicle toolkit from the luggage

compartment.

Remove the hubcaps Hubcaps.

WARNING

Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe

injuries.

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Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.

Wheel bolts

Fig. 152 Changing a wheel: loosening the wheel bolts

Fig. 153 Changing wheel: tyre valve ① and location of the anti-theft wheel bolt ②

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

Only the spanner delivered with the vehicle should be used to loosen the wheel bolts.

Only loosen the wheel bolts by approximately one turn before raising the vehicle with the vehicle

jack.

If the wheel bolt is very tight, you may be able to loosen it by pushing down the end of the spanner

carefully with your foot. Hold on to the car for support and take care not to slip.

Loosening the wheel bolts

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Fit the box spanner over the wheel bolt as far as it will go ⇒ Fig. 152.

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Hold the end of the box spanner and turn the wheel bolt one turn anticlockwise ⇒

.

Loosening the anti-theft wheel bolt

The anti-theft wheel bolt must be bolted into position ⇒ Fig. 153② on wheels with a wheel cover.

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

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Take the adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts out of the vehicle toolkit.

Insert the adapter into the anti-theft wheel bolt ⇒ Fig. 153. Push it in as far as it will go.

Insert the box spanner into the adapter as far as it will go.

Hold the end of the box spanner and turn the wheel bolt one turn anticlockwise ⇒

.

Important information about the wheel bolts

The design of the wheel rims and wheel bolts is matched to the factory-fitted wheels. If different

rims are fitted, the correct wheel bolts with the right length and correctly shaped bolt heads must be

used. This ensures that wheels are fitted securely and that the brake system works properly.

In certain circumstances, wheel bolts from a vehicle of the same model series may not be used.

Tightening torque for the wheel bolts

The tightening torque for wheel bolts for steel and alloy wheels is 110 Nm. The tightening torque

should be checked with a torque wrench immediately after changing a wheel.

If the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to turn, they must be replaced and the wheel hub

threads cleaned before the tightening torque is checked.

Never grease or lubricate the wheel bolts or the threads of the wheel hub. This could cause them to

loosen while the vehicle is in motion, even if the required torque setting is used.

WARNING

Incorrectly tightened wheel bolts can loosen while the vehicle is in motion and cause

accidents, serious injury, and loss of control of the vehicle.

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Only use wheel bolts that belong to the wheel.

Never use different wheel bolts.

The wheel bolts and threads of the wheel hubs must be clean, free from oil and grease,

and turn easily.

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Always use the box spanner placed in the vehicle at the factory to loosen and tighten the

wheel bolts.

Only loosen the wheel bolts by approximately one turn before raising the vehicle with the

vehicle jack.

Never grease or lubricate the wheel bolts or the threads of the wheel hub. This could

cause them to loosen while the vehicle is in motion, even if the required torque setting is

used.

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Never remove the bolts on rims with bolted-on rings.

If the tightening torque of the wheel bolts is too low, the wheel bolts and rims can loosen

while the vehicle is in motion. The wheel bolts and threads can be damaged if the

tightening torque is too high.

Lifting the vehicle with the jack

Fig. 154 Jacking points for the vehicle jack (mirrored on the right-hand side of the vehicle)

Fig. 155 Vehicle jack at the rear left-hand side of the vehicle

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

The jack may be applied only at the jacking points shown (markings on the body) ⇒ Fig. 154.

Always use the jacking point closest to the wheel you are working on ⇒

Raise the vehicle using only the designated jacking points.

Checklist

.

To ensure your own safety and that of your passengers, observe the following actions in the

specified order ⇒

:

Find a firm and level surface suitable for lifting the vehicle.

Stop the engine, select a gear on a manual gearbox or with an automated manual

gearbox, move the selector lever to D or R with the ignition switched onChanging gear

then apply the handbrake firmly Braking, stopping and parking.

Chock the wheel diagonally opposite using the collapsible chocks or other suitable objects.

Loosen the wheel bolts on the wheel that is being changed Wheel bolts.

Find the jacking point under the vehicle which is closest to the wheel that is being

changed.

Raise the vehicle jack until it just fits under the jacking point of the vehicle.

Ensure that the foot of the jack is resting securely on the ground with its whole surface and

that the foot of the jack is positioned precisely, i.e. vertically beneath the point of

application .

Position the vehicle jack. At the same time, continue to crank the claw up until it is in

position around the vertical rib underneath the vehicle .

Crank the vehicle jack further until the wheel is just clear of the ground.

WARNING

Incorrect use of the vehicle jack can cause the vehicle to slip off the jack, which can lead to

severe injuries. Please note the following to help reduce the risk of injuries:

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Only use vehicle jacks that have been approved by Volkswagen for your vehicle type.

Other vehicle jacks could slip out of position – this includes vehicle jacks supplied with

other Volkswagen models.

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The ground must be firm and level. Soft ground or surfaces at an incline under the vehicle

jack may cause the vehicle to slip off the jack. If necessary use a large, strong board or

similar support for the vehicle jack.

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On a hard, slippery surface (such as tiles) use a rubber mat or similar to prevent the

vehicle jack from slipping.

Fit the vehicle jack only at the points described. The vehicle jack claw must grip the

vertical rib under the door sill securely ⇒ Fig. 155.

Never place any part of your body (e.g. an arm or leg) underneath the vehicle if the latter

is only supported by the vehicle jack.

If you have to work underneath the vehicle, use suitable stands to provide extra support

for the vehicle.

Never lift the vehicle when the engine is running, or if the vehicle is tilted to the side or on

a gradient.

Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised on a vehicle jack. Engine vibrations can

cause the vehicle to fall off the vehicle jack.

WARNING

Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe

injuries.

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Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.

Changing a wheel

Fig. 156 Changing a wheel: removing the wheel bolts with the screwdriver handle

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

Removing the wheel

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Read the checklist ⇒ Preparation for changing a wheel.

Loosen the wheel bolts ⇒ Wheel bolts.

Jack up the vehicle ⇒ Lifting the vehicle with the jack.

Using the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle ⇒ Fig. 156, unscrew the loosened wheel

bolts, remove and place on a clean surface.

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Remove the wheel.

Fitting the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel

Note any specific tyre running direction ⇒ Wheels and tyres.

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Position the spare wheel / temporary spare wheel.

Screw in the wheel bolts in a clockwise direction and use the hexagonal socket in the

screwdriver handle to tighten them gently.

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Use the adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts where appropriate.

Lower the vehicle with the jack.

Use the box spanner to tighten all the wheel bolts securely in a clockwise direction ⇒

. Do not

tighten the bolts in clockwise or anticlockwise sequence. Tighten them in diagonal sequence.

•

Fit the cover caps, centre covers or wheel covers ⇒ Hubcaps.

WARNING

Incorrect torque or incorrect use of wheel bolts can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle,

cause accidents and serious injuries.

•

Always keep all wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hubs clean and free from oil and

grease. The wheel bolts must be easy to turn and be tightened to the specified torque.

•

The hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle should only be used for turning wheel

bolts, not use for loosening or tightening them.

After changing a wheel

First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒

Introduction

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Clean the tools as necessary and place them back in the foam rubber holder in the luggage

compartment ⇒ Vehicle toolkit.

Stow the spare wheel, temporary spare wheel or the removed wheel safely in the luggage

compartment.

The tightening torque of the wheel bolts should be checked immediately with a torque wrench

⇒ Tightening torque for the wheel bolts.

The damaged wheel should be replaced as soon as possible.

Breakdown set

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:

⇒ Contents of the breakdown set

⇒ Preparation

⇒ Sealing and inflating tyres

⇒ Test after driving for 10 minutes

You can use the breakdown set (tyre mobility set) to safely seal any tyre damage caused by foreign

bodies or punctures (up to 4 mm in diameter). Do not remove foreign objects (e.g. screws or

nails) from the tyre!

Once the sealant has been added to the tyre, the tyre pressure must be checked again after

approximately 10 minutes of driving.

Seek expert assistance if more than one vehicle tyre is damaged. The breakdown set is only

designed for filling one tyre.

Only use the breakdown set if the car is parked in a safe place, you are familiar with the required

actions and safety procedures, and you have access to the correct breakdown set. Seek expert

assistance if this is not the case.

The tyre sealant must not be used:

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If the rim is damaged.

If the outside temperature is below -20°C (-4°F).

If there are cuts or punctures in the tyre that are larger than 4 mm.

If the tyre pressure is very low or the tyres are flat.

If the use-by date on the tyre filler bottle has expired.

If a foreign object has been removed from the tyre.

Additional information and warnings:

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Vehicle key set ⇒ Vehicle key set

Braking, stopping and parking ⇒ Braking, stopping and parking

Wheels and tyres ⇒ Wheels and tyres

In an emergency ⇒ In an emergency

Hubcaps ⇒ Hubcaps

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