Subsequent Steps; Loosening And Tightening Wheel Bolts - Skoda Superb Owner's Manual

Subsequent steps

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 196.
The following steps must also be performed after changing the wheel.
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Stow and attach the replaced wheel in the spare wheel well using a special
screw » page 190.
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Stow the vehicle tool kit in the space provided.
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Check the tyre pressure on the installed spare wheel as soon as possible.
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Have the tightening torque of the wheel bolts checked with a torque wrench
as soon as possible.
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Change the damaged wheel or consult a ŠKODA specialist garage about repair
possibilities.
Note
If it is determined that the wheel bolts are corroded and difficult to turn when
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changing the wheel, the bolts must be replaced before checking the tightening
torque.
Drive cautiously and only at a moderate speed until the tightening torque has
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been checked.

Loosening and tightening wheel bolts

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 196.
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Use the appropriate adapter for undoing and tightening the anti-theft wheel bolts
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Do-it-yourself
Fig. 173
Changing a wheel: Loosening
the wheel bolts
» page 199.
Loosening
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Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt up to the stop
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Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt about one turn to the
left » Fig. 173.
Tightening
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Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt up to the stop
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Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt to the right until it is tight.
WARNING
Undo the wheel bolts only a little (about one turn) as long as the vehicle has
not yet been jacked up - risk of an accident!
Note
If it proves difficult to undo the bolts, carefully apply pressure to the end of the
wrench with your foodt. Keep hold of the vehicle when doing so, and make sure
you keep your footing.
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