Skoda Rapid Operating Instructions Manual page 158

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, an adequate flow of air must be assured in order to
cool the brake system.
CAUTION
Use the pressure of your hand only, do not strike the full wheel trim. The cover
could be damaged.
Note
We recommend that you use wheel trims from ŠKODA Original Accessories.
Wheel bolts
Before removing the wheel bolts, remove the covering caps.
Removing
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Push the extraction pliers » page 153
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
Installing
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Push the cap onto the wheel bolt up to the stop.
Fig. 150
Remove the cap
sufficiently far onto the cap until the
» Fig. 150.
Anti-theft wheel bolts
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. 151 with the toothed side all the way into the inner
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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 Genuine Parts if required.
The anti-theft wheel bolt set and adapter can be purchased from a ŠKODA
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Partner.
Fig. 151
Principle sketch: Anti-theft
wheel bolt with adapter
» Fig. 151.
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up to the stop.
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Emergency equipment and self-help
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