If hubcaps are fitted incorrectly, they could come
off while driving and endanger other road users.
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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
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Please note on
page 368.
at the beginning of this chapter,
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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:
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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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