Fig. 131
Attach lifting jack
Read and observe on page 147 first.
Position the lifting jack below the jacking point closest to the faulty
wheel » Fig. 130.
The mounting points are located on the metal bar of the lower sill on the un-
derside of your vehicle » Fig. 130.
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Support the base plate of the jack with its full area resting on level ground
and ensure that the jack is located in a vertical position at the jacking
point » Fig. 131 -
.
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Position the lifting jack below the jacking point with the crank and move it up
until its claw encloses the web » Fig. 131 -
.
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Continue turning up the jack until the wheel is just about lifted off the
ground.
WARNING
■
Only raise the vehicle at the attachment points.
■
Choose a flat and firm surface for jacking the vehicle.
Securing wheels against theft
Fig. 132
Principle sketch: Anti-theft
wheel bolt with adapter
Read and observe on page 147 first.
The anti-theft wheel bolts can only be removed/tightened with the aid of the
adapter » page 146.
›
Remove the cover from the anti-theft wheel bolt.
›
Insert the adapter
B
» Fig. 132 with its toothed side fully into the inner
toothing of the anti-theft wheel bolt
A
until the stop so that only the outer
hexagon is jutting out.
›
Push the wheel wrench onto the adapter
B
up to the stop.
›
Loosen or tighten the wheel bolt » page 149.
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After removing the adapter, replace the cap on the anti-theft wheel bolt.
›
Have the tightening torque checked with a torque wrench as soon as possi-
ble.
Note
■
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 pur-
chase a replacement adapter from ŠKODA Genuine Parts if required.
■
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.
■
The anti-theft wheel bolt set and adapter can be purchased from a ŠKODA
Partner.
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