·
Always make sure that the air
flow
to
cool the brakes is not restricted or re-
duced. This also applies if hubcaps are
retrofitted.
If the
airflow
is not
suffi-
cient,
the braking distance could in-
crease
significantly.
Wheel cover
Fig. 211
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
→
page 293.
2. Insert the hook into one of the holes in
the wheel cover.
3. Push the box spanner through the wire
hook
→
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
→
page 353.
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 seri-
ous 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 re-
duced. This also applies if hubcaps are
retrofitted.
If the
airflow
is not
suffi-
cient,
the braking distance could in-
crease
significantly.
NOTICE
If hubcaps are not
fitted
for long periods,
the wheel hubs and bearings can be dam-
aged.
·
To avoid damaging the vehicle, remove
hubcaps carefully and
refit
them correct-
ly.
·
It is recommended to drive only with
fit-
ted
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.
Wheel bolt caps
Fig. 212
Removing the wheel bolt caps
The caps protect the wheel bolts and
should be placed fully back in position
after
changing the tyre.
Hubcaps
351
2KF012
720AB
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