Skoda SUPERB - 05-2009 Manual page 248

Note
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If you find, when changing the wheel, that the wheel bolts are corroded and
difficult to turn, the bolts must be replaced before checking the tightening torque.
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Drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed to a workshop where the tight-
ening torque can be checked.
Full wheel trim*
Pulling off
– Hook the clamp found in the vehicle tool kit into the reinforced edge
of the full wheel trim.
– Push the wheel key through the clamp, support the wheel key at the
tyre and pull off the wheel trim.
Installing
– First press the full wheel trim onto the wheel at the valve opening
provided. Then press the full wheel trim into the wheel in such a way
that its entire circumference locks correctly in place.
Caution
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Use the pressure of your hand, do not knock on the full wheel trim! Heavy
knocks mainly on the points where the full wheel trim has not been inserted into
the wheel, can result in damage to the guide and centering elements of the full
wheel trim.
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First check for yourself that the theft-deterrent wheel bolt is located
⇒ page 249, "Securing wheels against being stolen*" in the hole in the area of the
valve before fitting the full wheel trim onto a steel wheel which is attached with a
theft-deterrent wheel bolt.
Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance
Wheel bolts with caps*
Pulling off
– Push the plastic clip sufficiently far onto the cap until the inner catches
of the clip are positioned at the collar of the cap and detach the cap
⇒ fig.
217.
Installing
– Push the caps fully onto the wheel bolts.
The caps are located in the well of the luggage compartment.
Breakdown assistance
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Fig. 217 Removing the cap.
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