Seat ibiza Owner's Manual page 50

Anti-theft wheel bolts*
Anti-theft wheel bolt with cap and
Fig. 64
adapter.
A special adapter (vehicle tools) is required
to remove the anti-theft wheel bolts.
Remove the wheel cover* or the cap*.
●
● Insert the special adapter (vehicle tools)
onto the anti-theft wheel bolt and push it on
as far as it will go.
● Insert the wheel brace (vehicle tools) onto
the adapter as far as it will go.
● Remove the wheel bolt
Note
Make a note of the code number of the anti-
theft wheel bolt and keep it in a safe place,
but not in your vehicle. If you need a new
adapter, you can obtain it from the SEAT Offi-
cial Service, indicating the code number.
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Loosening the wheel bolts
Fig. 65
● Insert the box spanner (vehicle tools) onto
the wheel bolt as far as it will go. An adapter
is required to unscrew or tighten the anti-
theft wheel bolts
Turn the wheel bolt approximately one turn
●
to the left
quired torque, hold the wheel brace at the
end. If it is not possible to loosen a wheel
bolt, carefully apply pressure with one foot
on the end of the box spanner. Hold on to the
vehicle for support and take care not to slip.
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WARNING
Slightly loosen the wheel bolts (one turn) be-
fore raising the vehicle with the jack*. If not,
an accident may occur.
The essentials
Wheel: loosen the wheel bolts.
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Fig. 65 (arrow). To apply the re-
Raising the vehicle
Jack position points
Fig. 66
Fitting the jack.
Fig. 67
● Place the jack* (vehicle tools) on firm
ground. If necessary use a large, strong
board or similar support. If the surface is slip-
pery (for example tiles) place the jack on a
rubber mat or similar to prevent it from slip-
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ping .