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Raising the vehicle
Fig. 113 Attach lifting jack
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 128.
Position the lifting jack by selecting the jacking point that is closest to the faulty
wheel
» Fig.
112. The jacking point is located directly below the engraving in the
lower sill.
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Position the lifting jack below the jacking point and move it up until its claw is
positioned directly below the vertical web of the lower sill.
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Align the lifting jack so that its claw grasps the web
embossing in the side surface of the lower sill.
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Ensure that the entire surface of the lifting jack base plate rests on level
ground and is located in a vertical position to the area
grasps the web.
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Continue turning up the jack until the wheel is just about lifted off the ground.
Fig. 112
Changing a wheel: Jacking points
for positioning lifting jack
» Fig. 113
– below the
» Fig. 113
where the claw
Securing wheels against theft
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 128.
The anti-theft wheel bolts on vehicles fitted with them (one anti-theft wheel bolt
per wheel) can only be loosened or tighten up by using the adapter provided.
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Pull off the full wheel trim from the wheel rim or the cap from the anti-theft
wheel bolt.
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Insert the adapter
» Fig. 114
B
ing of the safety wheel bolt
jutting out.
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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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After removing the adapter, reinstall the full wheel trim or place the cap onto
the anti-theft wheel bolt.
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Have the tightening torque checked with a torque wrench as soon as possible.
It is advisable to make a note of the code number hammered into the rear side of
the adapter or the rear side of the anti-theft wheel bolt. This number can be used
to purchase a replacement adapter from a ŠKODA Service Partner, if necessary.
We recommend that you always carry the adapter for the wheel bolts with you in
the vehicle. It should be stowed in the vehicle tool kit.
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Fig. 114
Principle sketch: Anti-theft
wheel bolt with adapter
with its toothed side fully into the inner tooth-
until the stop so that only the outer hexagon is
A
up to the stop.
B
» page
130.
Do-it-yourself
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