Follow-Up Work - Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual

Follow-up work

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 180.
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 176, Spare wheel.
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Stow the tool kit in the space provided and secure using the strap.
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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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Replace the damaged wheel or consult a specialist garage about repair options.
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/tightening wheel bolts
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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. 144
Changing a wheel: Loosening
the wheel bolts
» page 183.
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 180.
Releasing
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Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt as far as the stop
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Grip the wrench at its end and turn the bolt about one turn in the direction of
the arrow » Fig. 144.
Tightening
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Push the wheel wrench onto the wheel bolt as far as the stop
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Grip the wrench at its end and turn the bolt against the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 144 until it is tight.
WARNING
Undo the wheel bolts only a little (about one turn) provided that the vehicle
has not yet been jacked up. Otherwise the wheel could be released and fall –
there is a risk of injury.
Note
If it proves difficult to undo the bolts, carefully apply pressure to the end of the
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wrench with your foodt. Keep hold of the vehicle when doing so, and make sure
you keep your footing.
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