Crank the jack further until the wheel is just clear of the ground.
Changing a wheel
Fig. 248
Changing the wheel: removing the wheel bolts with the screwdriver handle.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
⇒
Introduction
Removing the wheel
• Observe the checklist
⇒
Preparations for changing a wheel
.
• Loosen the wheel bolts
⇒
Wheel bolts
.
• Jack up the vehicle
⇒
Lifting the vehicle with the jack
.
• Using the hexagon socket in the screwdriver handle
⇒
Fig. 248
, completely unscrew the
loosened wheel bolts and place them on a clean surface.
• Remove the wheel.
Fitting the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel
Note the tyre direction of rotation
⇒
Tyre lettering and tyre type
.
• Put the wheel in place.
• Screw in the anti-theft wheel bolt using the adapter at position
⇒
Fig. 245
②
or
③
and tighten it
slightly
in a clockwise direction.
• Screw in all the other wheel bolts in clockwise direction and tighten them
slightly
.
• 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 caps, wheel centre trim or wheel cover
⇒
Hubcaps
.
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:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 jack claw must securely grip the
vertical rib under the side member
⇒
Fig. 247
.
• 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.
• Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety
procedures.
WARNING