This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Handling wheels and tyres
→ Rims→ New wheels and tyres
→ Tyre pressure→ Tread depth and wear indicators
→ Tyre damage→ Spare wheel or temporary spare wheel
→ Tyre lettering→ Winter tyres
→ Snow chainsVolkswagen recommends that work on tyres and wheels is carried out by a qualified workshop. They are familiar with the procedure and have the necessary special tools and spare parts and the proper facilities for disposing of the old tyres. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Additional information and warnings:
WARNING
New tyres or tyres which are old, worn down or damaged cannot provide full levels of vehicle control and braking power.For technical reasons, it is not generally possible to use the wheels from other vehicles. This can also apply to wheels of the same vehicle type. Refer to the vehicle documentation and ask a Volkswagen dealership if necessary.
Removing and installing fuse holder B -SB-
Removing
–
With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from
battery
→ Chapter.
–
Press release tabs -arrow- and
detach cover -1- ...
Removing and installing defroster flap control motor -V107- with
potentiometer -G135-, LHD vehicles
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Vehicle diagnostic tester
First carry out the following work:
–
Switch off all electrical consumers.
–
...
Removing and installing A-pillar trim
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Removal wedge -3409
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783
Removing
...