Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Changing a wheel

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Fig. 226 Changing a wheel: removing the wheel bolts with the screwdriver handle

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Removing the wheel

Read the checklist.

Loosen the wheel bolts.

Jack up the vehicle.

Using the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle , 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 any specific tyre running direction .

Position the spare wheel / temporary spare wheel.

Insert the anti-theft wheel bolt using the adapter at position or ③ and tighten it slightly in a clockwise direction.

Screw in all the other wheel bolts in a clockwise direction and use the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to tighten them gently.

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 cover caps, centre covers or wheel covers.

WARNING

Incorrect torque or incorrect use of wheel bolts can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, cause accidents and serious injuries.

Always keep all wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hubs clean and free from oil and grease. The wheel bolts must be easy to turn and be tightened to the specified torque.

The hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle should only be used for turning wheel bolts, not use for loosening or tightening them.

Checklist

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