If hubcaps are fitted incorrectly, they could come
off while driving and endanger other road users.
change a wheel
Introduction to the topic
Β· Do not use damaged hubcaps.
Β· Always make sure that the ventilation of the
brakes is not interrupted or diminished. Also
take this into account if you retrofit hubcaps.
Insufficient ventilation can cause the braking
distance to increase considerably.
Only change a wheel yourself if you are familiar with
the necessary operations and safety measures, if
you have the necessary tools and if the vehicle is
parked safely.
Some vehicles come from the factory without a jack
or wheel brace. In this case, have the wheel replaced
by a duly qualifi ed specialized workshop. Volkswagen
recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
WARNING
The hubcap can be screwed on firmly. Do not
disassemble it using force.
The factory-included jack has only been designed in
the event that a vehicle tire becomes damaged and
needs to be replaced. If both tires on one side of the
vehicle, both on the same axle or all of them are
damaged, seek help from a suitably qualified specialist
workshop. Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen
dealer.
Wheel bolt caps
WARNING
Changing a wheel can be dangerous, especially
if it is done at the edge of the road. To reduce
the risk of serious injury, observe the following: Β·
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible. Park
the vehicle a safe distance from road traffic to be
able to change the wheel.
Β· While changing the wheel, all occupants, and
especially children, should always be at a safe
distance and out of the work area.
Fig. 254 Remove the caps from the wheel bolts.
Β· Switch on emergency flashers to warn other
road users.
The caps protect the wheel bolts and must be
pushed back in as far as they will go after changing
the wheel.
Β· Make sure the ground is level and firm.
If necessary, use a wide, stable base to
support the jack.
Removing and installing the caps
1. Remove: Take out the removal hook from the
Β· Only change a wheel yourself if you are familiar
on-board tools ΓΏ p. 312.
with the necessary operations. Otherwise,
seek help from a suitably qualified specialist
workshop. Volkswagen recommends a
Volkswagen dealer.
2. Insert the hook into the hole in the hood ΓΏ fig.
254 and pull in the direction of the arrow.
3. Fit: Fit the caps onto the mounting screws
Β· To change a wheel, always use suitable tools
and in perfect condition.
roll to the top.
The anti-theft wheel bolt has a different cap, which
is only compatible with the anti-theft wheel bolt and
is not suitable for conventional bolts.
Β· To reduce the risk of the vehicle rolling over
If you move unintentionally, always switch off the
engine and place the selector lever in position P.
To reduce the risk that the vehicle may roll
away unintentionally, engage a gear if the
transmission is manual.
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Engage the electronic parking brake
WARNING
co.
For your own safety, do not ignore this important
checklist, otherwise accidents and serious injuries
could result.
Β· After changing a wheel, order immediately
Check the torque of the wheel bolts with a
perfectly working torque wrench.
Β· Always follow the operations in the checklist.
Β· If the vehicle is equipped with a tire monitoring system, you
have to re-adapt the system immediately after changing a
wheel ΓΏ p. 351.
Β· Observe generally applicable security measures.
wheel bolts
Steps prior to changing a wheel
,
Please note on
page 368.
at the beginning of this chapter,
,
Please note on
page 368.
at the beginning of this chapter,
Loosen the wheel bolts
checklist
In preparation for changing a wheel, always
carry out the following operations in the order
indicated ΓΏ :
1. If you experience a tire failure, if possible park
the vehicle on level, firm ground at a safe
distance from road traffic.
2. Engage the electronic parking brake.
co.
3. If the transmission is automatic, position the lever
reader in position P.
4. Shut off the engine and switch off the ignition.
5. Remove the key from the ignition lock.
6. If the change is manual, engage a gear.
7. Get all the occupants out of the vehicle and
Fig. 255 Changing the wheel: loosen the wheel bolts.
To loosen the wheel bolts, use an appropriate wheel
wrench.
take them to a safe place away from road
traffic.
Before jacking up the vehicle, loosen the wheel
bolts only approx.
8. Connect the emergency flashers and co
lock the warning triangle ΓΏ p. 69.
1. Insert the wheel spanner into the screw as far as
it will go ΓΏ fig. 255.
Observe the legal provisions in this regard.
2. Hold the key by the end and turn the screw
approx. one turn counterclockwise ΓΏ .
9. Block the diagonally opposite wheel with a rock,
collapsible chocks, or other suitable object.
Or: If a screw cannot be loosened, use your
foot on the end of the key carefully. When doing
so, hold on to the vehicle and try not to lose
your balance.
10. If you are using a trailer, unhitch it from the
towing vehicle and park it ΓΏ p. 293.
11. If the trunk is loaded, remove all the equipment
heh.
12. Take the spare tire (conventional or inflatable)
or the emergency tire and the on-board tools
out of the trunk.
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13. Remove the hubcaps ΓΏ p. 367.
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Loosen the anti-theft wheel bolt
Β· The wheel bolts and threaded holes in the wheel
hubs must be clean, free of oil and grease. The
screws must be able to be easily screwed in and
out.
Β· To loosen and tighten the wheel bolts, use only the
wheel wrench supplied with the vehicle from the
factory.
Β· Before raising the vehicle with the jack, loosen
the wheel bolts only one turn
approx.
Β· Never apply grease or oil to the wheel bolts or
threaded holes in the wheel hub. Even if the bolts
Fig. 256 Changing a wheel: tire valve 1
are tightened to the prescribed torque, they could
loosen while driving.
and anti-theft wheel bolt mounting locations 2
or 3 .
Β· Never loosen the threaded connections of the wheel
studs with screwed hoops.
1. Take the adapter for the anti-theft screw from the on-
board tools.
Periodically check the tightening torque
with a torque wrench. If the wheel bolts are
tightened below the prescribed torque, the bolts
and the rims could come loose while driving. On
the contrary, an excessive tightening torque could
damage the screws and the thread.
2. Insert the adapter into the anti-theft screw as far as
it will go.
3. Fit the wheel wrench into the adapter until it
stop.
4. Hold the end of the key and turn the screw approx.
one turn counterclockwise ΓΏ .
WARNING
If unsuitable wheel bolts are fitted, they could come
loose while driving. This could cause loss of vehicle
control, an accident, and serious injury.
Screw in the anti-theft wheel bolt (integral hubcap)
On wheels with full hubcaps, the anti-theft wheel bolt
must be screwed into the position ΓΏ fig. 256 2 or 3 valve
, taking as reference
position of the tire 1 . Otherwise it will not be possible to
Β· Only use wheel bolts that correspond to the rim in
question.
Β· Never use different wheel bolts.
mount the hubcap.
Wheel bolt tightening torque
Subwoofer
Prescribed tightening torque for bolts on steel and light-
alloy wheels:
,
Please note on
page 368.
at the beginning of this chapter,
β 140 Nm (103 ft-lbs)
Before checking the tightening torque, replace the
wheel bolts that are rusty and difficult to unscrew and
screw in, and clean the threaded holes of the wheel
hub.
In order to remove the spare wheel, the subwoofer
must first be disassembled.
Never apply grease or oil to the wheel bolts or
threaded holes in the wheel hub.
After changing a wheel, have the torque checked
immediately with a fully functioning torque wrench.
WARNING
If the wheel bolts are tightened improperly, they
could come loose while driving. This could cause loss
of vehicle control, an accident and serious injury.
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Removing and installing the subwoofer (variant 1)
6. 7-seater vehicles: Lower the third row of
seats and raise the back of the rear seat
ro.
7. Close the tailgate.
Removing and installing the subwoofer (variant 2)
Fig. 257 In the boot: remove the subwoofer (variant
1).
Disassemble the subwoofer:
1. 7-seater vehicles: Move the third row of seats forwards
and fold the rear seat back forwards ΓΏ p. 105.
Fig. 258 In the boot: remove the subwoofer (variant
2).
2. Open the tailgate.
Disassemble the subwoofer:
1. Open the tailgate.
3. Remove the boot floor ΓΏ p. 287.
4. If necessary, lift up the floor covering and remove it.
2. Raise the variable boot floor until it is held in place by the
side notches.
5. 7-seater vehicles: Raise the third row of seats with the
loops on the seat frame on the trunk side until the row
3. Unscrew the knob ΓΏ fig. 258 1 in the direction of the
arrow.
fit.
4. To unlock the connector, press the lock at the end of
the connector ΓΏ fig. 258 2
.
,
6. To unlock the connector ΓΏ fig. 257 2
compress the snap tabs (arrows 1 ).
5. Disconnect the connector in the direction of the arrow
and set the cable aside.
7. Disconnect the connector ΓΏ fig. 257 2 in the
direction of the arrow and lay the cable aside.
6. Carefully pull out the subwoofer.
Mount the subwoofer:
8. Unscrew the knob ΓΏ fig. 257 3 in the
direction of the arrow
1. Place the subwoofer on the rim base carefully. The
βFRONTβ arrowhead ΓΏ fig. 258 3 on the subwoofer
9. Carefully pull out the subwoofer.
Mount the subwoofer:
should point forward.
1. Place the subwoofer on the rim base with
careful. When doing so, the βFRONTβ
2. Insert the connector until the lock ΓΏ fig. 258 2
engage audibly.
arrowhead on the subwoofer should point forward.
3. Screw the wheel ΓΏ fig. 258 1 into the set screw in the
opposite direction of the arrow until the subwoofer is
firmly attached.
2. Attach the connector ΓΏ fig. 257 2 until in
castrate audibly.
3. Screw the wheel ΓΏ fig. 257 3 into the set screw in the
opposite direction of the arrow until the subwoofer is
firmly attached.
4. Place the variable boot floor on the
floor covering.
5. Close the tailgate.
4. If necessary, lay the floor covering
in the trunk.
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5. Refit the boot floor ΓΏ p. 287.
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2. Open the tailgate.
Spare wheel or emergency
wheel
3. Remove the boot floor ΓΏ p. 287.
4. If necessary, lift up the floor covering and remove it.
,
Please note on
page 368.
at the beginning of this chapter,
5. 7-seater vehicles: Raise the third row of seats with the
loops on the seat frame on the trunk side until the row
fit.
6. If the replaced wheel will fit in the spare wheel well, place
it rim down in the spare wheel well so that the center
hole of the rim is just above the hole or stud.
If the replaced wheel does not fit in the spare wheel
well, store it safely in the trunk, on the floor.
7. Turn the thumbwheel on the grub screw in the
clockwise until the replaced wheel is well fixed.
8. Engage the wedge of the anti-rotation lock ΓΏ fig. 259 1
into the grub screw groove so that the wheel can no
longer be turned.
Fig. 259 In the boot: wheel for fixing the spare wheel.
Removing the spare wheel, inflatable spare wheel or
emergency wheel
9. Put the on-board tools back in
your accommodation and store it in the trunk.
1. 7-seater vehicles: Move the third row of seats forwards
and fold the rear seat back forwards ΓΏ p. 105.
10. If necessary, lay the floor covering
in the trunk.
11. Refit the boot floor ΓΏ p. 287.
2. Open the tailgate.
3. Remove the boot floor ΓΏ p. 287.
4. If necessary, lift up the floor covering and remove it.
12. 7-seater vehicles: Lower the third row of
seats and raise the back of the rear seat
ro.
13. Close the tailgate.
5. 7-seater vehicles: Lift the third row of seats with the loops
on the seat frame on the trunk side until the row engages.
If the spare wheel is different from the ones
mounted on the vehicle
If the spare wheel is different from those mounted
on the vehicle, only use it briefly in the event of a
breakdown ΓΏ .
6. Remove the tools on board together with their housing.
7. If necessary, remove the subwoofer ΓΏ p. 370.
Observe the following driving instructions:
8. Pull the wedge of the anti-rotation lock upwards
β Do not go faster than 80 km/h (50 mph)!
β Avoid full throttle, hard braking or fast cornering!
.
ΓΏ fig. 259 1
9. Completely unscrew the central wheel that holds the
spare wheel ΓΏ fig. 259 2 counterclockwise.
β Do not use snow chains on the spare wheel.
10. Remove the spare wheel, inflatable spare wheel or
emergency wheel.
β After mounting the spare or emergency wheel, check
the tire pressure as soon as possible ΓΏ p. 359.
Save the changed wheel
The tire pressure of the spare, reduced-size spare or
emergency tire should be checked each time the tire is
used.
1. 7-seater vehicles: Move the third row of seats forwards
and fold the rear seat back forwards ΓΏ p. 105.
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test that of the tires that are mounted, at least once a month.
Raise the vehicle with the jack
When cold, the tire pressure of the spare, reduced-size spare
or emergency wheel must correspond to that indicated on the
tire pressure sticker ΓΏ p. 359.
,
Please note on
page 368.
at the beginning of this chapter,
Support points
WARNING
Improper use of the spare or emergency tire can cause loss
of vehicle control, a collision or other type of accident, and
serious injury.
Never use the spare wheel or the spare wheel
emergency if it is damaged or worn to the wear indicators.
Fig. 260 Support points for the jack (schematic
representation).
Β· Some vehicles may be factory-equipped with a spare wheel
instead of a spare wheel. The emergency wheel can be
recognized by a sticker and the inscription β80 km/hβ or
β50 mphβ. This figure indicates the maximum speed
allowed for this type of wheel.
Only place the jack on the reinforcements on the underbody of
the vehicle, which are located behind the markings on the
bodywork ΓΏ fig. 260. The valid support point is the one next to
the corresponding wheel ΓΏ .
Do not cover the adhesive while using the wheel.
Β· Never drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).
place the cat
Β· Never drive more than 200 km (125 miles) with a spare
wheel mounted on the drive axle.
Avoid accelerating, braking and taking the
cornering at high speed.
Β· Replace the spare wheel with a normal one as soon as
possible. The emergency wheel is designed for short-term
use only.
Β· Always fix the spare wheel with the wheel bolts supplied
from the factory.
Β· Never drive with more than one spare wheel.
mounted position if they are different from the wheels
mounted on the vehicle.
Β· After mounting the spare wheel,
Fig. 261 Correct alignment of the jack.
check the tire pressure as soon as possible ΓΏ p. 359.
Β· Do not mount snow chains on the spare wheel.
Β· When driving with a trailer, never mount a spare wheel on
the rear axle ΓΏ p. 293.
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14. Continue to raise the jack until the wheel comes off
stick a little off the ground.
WARNING
Improper use of the jack can cause the vehicle to
slip off the jack and cause serious injury. To reduce
the risk of injury, note the following: Β· Never jack up
the vehicle if there is more than one damaged tire.
Β· Never raise the vehicle when the engine is running or when
the vehicle is on a sloping or sloping road.
go.
Fig. 262 Jack placed on the left side of the vehicle, in
the rear area.
Β· Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised.
This could come loose from the jack due to vibrations
from the engine.
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Β· Place the jack only at the points described. The
jack's claw must hold the reinforcement of the lower
side member well ΓΏ fig. 262.
For your own safety, note the following points in
the order listed ΓΏ :
1.
Choose flat, firm ground to raise the vehicle.
Use only a jack that has been authorized
by Volkswagen for this vehicle. Do not even use
the jacks from other Volkswagen models, as they
could slip.
2. Move the steering wheel so that the wheels are
facing forward in a straight line.
3. Shut off the engine.
Β· The terrain must be flat and firm. If the ground is
sloping or not firm, the vehicle could slip off the
jack. If necessary, use a wide, stable base to
support the jack.
4. Put the selector lever of the automatic transmission
in position P.
Or: if the vehicle has a manual transmission, engage
Β· If the floor is slippery, e.g. For example, on tiles, use
a non-slip base, such as a rubber mat, to prevent
the jack from slipping.
a gear.
5. Engage the electronic parking brake.
co.
Β· When the vehicle is only raised by the jack, never
insert any part of your body (eg an arm or a leg)
under the vehicle.
6. Block the diagonally opposite wheel with folding
chocks or other suitable objects.
7. If you are towing a trailer ΓΏ p. 293, unhitch it from the
towing vehicle and park it.
Β· If you have to work under the vehicle, additionally
support it securely with suitable stands.
8. Loosen the wheel bolts ΓΏ p. 369.
9. Hook the crank into the housing of the gas
to.
WARNING
10. Look under the vehicle for the support point for
the jack ΓΏ fig. 260 that is closest to the wheel to
be changed.
For your own safety, do not ignore this important
checklist, otherwise accidents and serious injuries
could result.
11. Raise the jack with the crank until it just
can still be placed under the support point of the
vehicle.
Β· Always follow the operations in the checklist and
always observe the generally valid safety measures.
12. Make sure that the entire base of the jack rests
firmly on the ground and that it is vertical just
below the fulcrum ΓΏ fig. 261 and ΓΏ fig. 262.
13. Center the jack and continue to crank it up until the
claw grips the jacking point under the vehicle ΓΏ fig.
262.
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After changing a wheel
change a wheel
1. Clean the on-board tools and put them back
in the foam element in the luggage
compartment.
Please note on
page 368.
,at the beginning of this chapter,
2. Store the changed wheel safely in the trunk.
remove a wheel
3. Have the wheel bolt torque checked immediately
ΓΏ p. 369.
4. Have the damaged wheel replaced
sooner.
WARNING
Improperly tightened or mishandled wheel bolts
could result in loss of vehicle control, an accident
and serious injury.
Keep the wheel bolts and holes
threads of the wheel hubs always clean, free of
oil and grease. The screws must be easy to
unscrew and screw in and must be tightened to
the prescribed torque.
Fig. 263 Changing a wheel: Unscrew the wheel bolts
with the wheel spanner.
1. Observe the checklist ΓΏ p. 369.
After changing a wheel, the control lamp of
the tire monitoring system
2. Loosen the wheel bolts ΓΏ p. 369.
3. Raise the vehicle ΓΏ p. 373.
rresponding light could light up indicating a fault in
the system ΓΏ p. 354, ΓΏ p. 354.
If the new tires have dimensions different
4. Completely unscrew the already loosened
wheel bolts with the wheel spanner ΓΏ fig. 263
and place them on a clean base.
from those of the dismounted ones and re
If you want a different inflation pressure when
cold, you must adapt the pressure values in the tire
pressure monitoring system ΓΏ p. 353.
5. Remove the wheel.
Install the spare or emergency wheel
1. Note the direction of rotation of the tire ΓΏ p. 362.
puncture repair kit
2. Install the wheel.
Introduction to the topic
3. Screw the anti-theft wheel bolt clockwise into the
correct position with the adapter and tighten it
slightly ΓΏ p. 369.
With the puncture repair kit it is possible to effectively
temporarily seal tire damage up to approx. 4 mm in
diameter caused by a foreign object or puncture. Do
not remove the object stuck in the tire, e.g. e.g. a
screw or a nail!
4. Screw in all other wheel bolts clockwise and
tighten lightly.
5. Lower the vehicle with the jack.
After the sealant has been inserted into the tyre,
be sure to recheck the tire pressure after about 10
minutes of driving and adjust it.
6. Securely tighten all bolts with the wheel spanner
clockwise ΓΏ .
When doing so, do not proceed in a circle,
but in a cross, always moving to the opposite screw.
If the vehicle has more than one damaged tire,
seek help from a suitably qualified specialized
workshop. Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen
dealer. The puncture repair kit has only been
designed to seal a tire.
7. Fit the caps and the central or integral hubcap ΓΏ
p. 367.
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