Skoda Superb B8 Owner's Manual page 229

The anti-theft wheel bolts protect the wheels from theft. These can only be
loosened or tightened with the use of adapter
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Remove the full wheel trim or the caps of the wheel bolts.
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Insert adapter » Fig. 243 with 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.
To be equipped for a possible wheel change, the adapter for the anti-theft
wheel bolts must 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 code number which is embossed both on the adapter and also on
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the end of each anti-theft wheel bolt. This number can be used to purchase a
replacement adapter from ŠKODA Original Parts if necessary.
The anti-theft wheel bolt set and adapter can be purchased from a ŠKODA
■
Partner.
Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
Before removing the wheel bolts, the caps for the wheel bolts must be pulled
off.
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Do-it-yourself
» Fig. 243.
B
.
A
up to the stop.
B
» page 226.
Fig. 244
Changing a wheel: Loosening the
wheel bolts
Release
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Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt to the stop.
Use the appropriate adapter for undoing the anti-theft wheel bolts
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Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt about one turn in the direction
of the arrow » Fig. 244.
Tightening
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Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt to the stop.
Use the appropriate adapter for tightening the anti-theft wheel bolts
» page 225.
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Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt against the direction of the
arrow » Fig. 244, until it is tight.
After tightening the wheel bolts, the covering caps must be replaced.
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.
Raising the vehicle
» page 225.
Fig. 245
Jacking points for positioning
lifting jack
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