Loosening/Tightening Wheel Bolts; Raising The Vehicle - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

Note
Note down the code number located on both the adapter and also on the
■
end of each anti-theft wheel bolt. This number can be used to purchase a re-
placement adapter from ŠKODA Genuine Parts if required.
The anti-theft wheel bolt set and adapter can be purchased from a ŠKODA
■
Partner.

Loosening/tightening wheel bolts

Before removing the wheel bolts, remove the wheel bolt caps.
Release
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt to the stop.
Use the appropriate adapter for undoing the anti-theft wheel bolts
›
Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt about one turn in the direction
of the arrow » Fig. 220.
Tightening
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt to the stop.
Use the appropriate adapter for tightening the anti-theft wheel bolts
» page 214.
›
Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt against the direction of the
arrow » Fig. 220, until it is tight.
After tightening the wheel bolts, replace the caps.
WARNING
If it proves difficult to undo the bolts, carefully apply pressure to the end of
the wrench with your foot. Keep hold of the vehicle when doing so, and
make sure you keep your footing.
Fig. 220
Changing a wheel: Loosening the
wheel bolts
» page 214.

Raising the vehicle

Fig. 221 Jacking points for the jack Version 1 / version 2
Fig. 222 Schematic diagram: Positioning the jack
The jack from the vehicle tool kit must be used in order to raise the vehicle.
Position the car jack at the jacking point closest to the flat tyre .
Jacking points – version 1
The jacking points are located on the metal bar of the lower beam.
Their positions are indicated by embossed markings
the lower beam.
Jacking points – version 2
The mounting points are located on the metal bar of the lower beam in the re-
cess at the bottom of the plastic lower-beam casing
Their positions are indicated by embossed markings
beam.
» Fig. 221 in the side of
A
» Fig. 221.
B
in the side of the lower
B
Emergency equipment, and self-help
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