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
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