Loosening/Tightening Wheel Bolts; Raising The Vehicle - Skoda Citigo Operating Instructions Manual

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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.
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 Original Parts if necessary.
The anti-theft wheel bolt set and adapter can be purchased from a ŠKODA
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Partner.

Loosening/tightening wheel bolts

Fig. 112 Changing a wheel: Release wheel bolts / opposite position of the
wheel valve and the anti-theft wheel bolts
Before removing the wheel bolts, the caps for the wheel bolts must be pulled
off.
Make sure that the anti-theft wheel bolts
» Fig. 112.
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 in the direction
of the arrow » Fig. 112.
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Tightening
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Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt up to the stop
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Use the appropriate adapter for undoing and tightening the anti-theft wheel bolts
is opposite the wheel valve
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Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt against the direction of the
arrow » Fig. 112, until it is tight.
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After tightening the wheel bolts, the covering caps must be replaced.
WARNING
If it proves difficult to undo the bolts, carefully apply pressure to the end of
the wrench with your foot. Keep hold of the vehicle when doing so, and
make sure you keep your footing.

Raising the vehicle

Fig. 114 Attach lifting jack
Use the jack from the tool kit to raise the vehicle.
Position the car jack at the jacking point closest to the flat tyre .
Fig. 113
Jacking points for positioning
lifting jack
Emergency equipment and self-help
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