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
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.
Loosening and tightening threaded connections of drive shaft
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Socket, 24 mm -T10361A-
Angle wrench -V.A.G 1756 A-
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Texture additive
Designation:
Fine texture additive -ALN 775 108-
Issued 04.2013
Product description
The fine texture additive -ALN 775 108- is designed to be
added to 2-pack HS top coats. Th ...
Releasing gas from gas strut
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Clamp gas strut in vice in area x = 50 mm.
WARNING
Wear eye protection when sawing.
Cover area of saw cut with a cloth.
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