Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: After changing a wheel
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
- Clean the tools as necessary and place them back in the foam rubber holder in the luggage compartment.
- Stow the spare wheel, temporary spare wheel or the removed wheel safely in the luggage compartment.
- The tightening torque of the wheel bolts should be checked immediately with a torque wrench.
- The damaged wheel should be replaced as soon as possible.
In vehicles with a tyre pressure monitoring display, the system may have to re-learn if new tyres are fitted .
Changing a wheel
Fig. 226 Changing a wheel: removing the
wheel bolts with the screwdriver handle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsRemoving the wheel
Read the checklist.
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Breakdown set
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Other materials:
Removing and installing rear 3-point seat belt, estate, without belt
tensioner
Removing
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Remove bench seat
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Remove rear seat backrest
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Remove D-pillar trim
→ Chapter.
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Emptying fuel tank when fuel pump is intact
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Removal wedge -3409-
Remote control -V.A.G 1348/3A-
Test instrument adapter/DSO (5-pin) -VAS 5565-
Fuel extractor -VAS 5190-
Fuel extractor -VAS 5190 A- for ...
Removing and installing model designation on radiator grille
Note
The description applies for all emblems. Here the “GTI”
emblem is shown as an example.
Removing
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Removing radiator grille
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