CAUTION
If the wheel trim is set outside the position marked for the anti-theft wheel
■
bolt, there is a risk of damaging the wheel trim.
Use only manual pressure and do not hit the full wheel trim – there is a risk of
■
damaging the trim.
Note
We recommend that you use hub caps from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Wheel bolts
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To remove the cap, insert the extraction pliers up to the stop on the cap and
pull this in the direction of the arrow
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To install, insert the cap up to the stop on the wheel bolt.
Anti-theft wheel bolts
The anti-theft wheel bolts protect the wheels from theft. The upper section
» Fig. 345
must be used to loosen/tighten these.
B
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Insert the upper section
» Fig. 345
B
stops.
Fig. 344
Remove the cap
» Fig.
344.
Fig. 345
Anti-theft wheel bolt and upper
section
on the anti-theft wheel bolt
A
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Insert the wrench on the attachment
wheel bolt.
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Removing the upper section.
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
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Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt to the stop. Use the associated
upper section for the anti-theft wheel bolts
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To loosen the screws, hold the wrench end and turn the screw about one
turn in the direction of arrow
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To tighten the screws, hold the wrench end and turn the screw against the
direction of the arrow
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 - risk of accident.
until it
until it stops and loose/tighten the
B
Fig. 346
Loosening the wheel bolts
» Fig. 345
on page 293.
» Fig.
346.
» Fig.
346, until it is tight.
Emergency equipment and self-help
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