Install trim
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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 locks
correctly in place.
The position of the anti-theft wheel bolt is indicated by means of a symbol on
the back of the wheel trim supplied ex-factory or from the ŠKODA Original
Accessories. If using the anti-theft wheel bolt it should be fitted at this point
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WARNING
We recommend that you use wheel trims from ŠKODA Original Accesso-
ries. A sufficient air supply may not be able to be guaranteed with other
wheel trims to cool the braking system – Otherwise there is a risk of an ac-
cident.
CAUTION
If the wheel trim is positioned outside the position marked for the anti-theft
■
wheel bolt, there is a risk of damaging the wheel cover.
Use only manual pressure and do not hit the full wheel trim – otherwise there
■
is a risk of damaging the trim.
Note
We recommend that you use wheel trims from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Wheel bolts
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To remove the cap insert the extraction pliers as far as they will go on the
cap and pulling them out in the direction of arrow
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To install, insert the cap onto the wheel bolt as far as it will go.
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Do-it-yourself
Fig. 244
Remove the cap
» Fig.
244.
Anti-theft wheel bolts
The anti-theft wheel bolts protect the wheels from theft. This can only be
loosened/tightened with attachment
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Insert the upper section
on the anti-theft wheel bolt
B
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Insert the key as far as it will go onto attachment
wheel bolt.
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Remove the attachment.
The attachment for the anti-theft wheel bolts must always be kept in the
vehicle in case of a possible wheel change!
For wheel trims supplied ex-factory or from ŠKODA Original Accessories, the
anti-theft wheel bolt should be installed in the position marked on the back of
the wheel trim.
Note
We recommend that you retain the label with the code number. A replace-
ment upper section can be acquired from ŠKODA Original Parts based on this.
Loosening/tightening wheel bolts
Fig. 245
Anti-theft wheel bolt and at-
tachment
» Fig.
245.
B
until it stops.
A
and loosen / tighten the
B
Fig. 246
Loosening the wheel bolts