Wheel Bolts; Anti-Theft Wheel Bolts - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

Fitting
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Press the wheel trim onto the wheel rim at the designated valve opening.
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Then press the trim into the wheel rim until its entire circumference latches
correctly into position.
Notes from the factory or from the ŠKODA Original accessory delivered trim.
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When using an anti-theft wheel bolt, make sure that this has been fitted ac-
cording to the position marked on the back of the wheel cover position.
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On the back of the wheel cover, the position for the anti-theft wheel bolt is
marked by means of a symbol. If the wheel cover is set outside the position
marked for the anti-theft wheel bolt, there is a risk of damaging the wheel
cover.
If wheel trims are fitted, it must be ensured that an adequate flow of air is as-
sured to cool the brake system.
CAUTION
Use the pressure of your hand only, do not strike the trim. The cover could be
damaged.
Note
We recommend that you use hub caps from ŠKODA Original Accessories.

Wheel bolts

Before removing the wheel bolts the caps are to be removed.
Pulling off
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Push the extraction pliers » page 167
inner catches of the pliers are positioned at the collar of the cap.
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Remove the cap in the direction of the arrow
Fitting
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Push the cap onto the wheel bolt up to the stop.
Fig. 181
Remove the cap
sufficiently far onto the cap until the
» Fig. 181.

Anti-theft wheel bolts

The anti-theft wheel bolts protect wheels from being stolen. These can only
be removed/tightened with the aid of the adapter
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Remove the full wheel trim or the caps of the wheel bolts.
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The adapter » Fig. 182with the toothed side all the way into the inner
B
teeth in the head of the anti-theft wheel bolts
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Push the wheel wrench onto the adapter
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Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt
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Remove the adapter.
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Replace the wheel trim or the caps.
For a possible wheel change the adapter for the anti-theft wheel bolts
should always be kept in the vehicle. The adapter is stowed in the tool kit.
The position of the anti-theft wheel bolt is marked on the back of the wheel
cover with every ŠKODA supplied original equipment hub cap or directly at the
factors.
When using an anti-theft wheel bolt, make sure that this has been fitted ac-
cording to the position marked on the back of the wheel cover position.
Note
Note the embarked code number on both the adapter and at the end of each
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anti-theft wheel bolt. This number can be used to purchase a ŠKODA Original
Parts replacement adapter, if necessary.
The anti-theft wheel bolt set and adapter can be purchased from a ŠKODA
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Partner.
Fig. 182
Principle sketch: Anti-theft
wheel bolt with adapter
» Fig. 182.
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stuck.
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up to the stop.
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Emergency equipment, and self-help
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