Volkswagen Passat Changing A Wheel 2013 Owner's Manual

Changing a wheel

 Introduction

Change a wheel by yourself only if the vehicle is parked in a safe location, you are familiar with safety
procedures and the technical steps, and yo u have proper tools available. Otherwise, get expert
assistance.

The vehicle jack can only be safely used to change the wheel on a vehicle that h as only one flat or
damaged tire. If the vehicle does not have the support it needs from 3 fully inflated tires, the vehicle
can fall off the jack. If more than 1 tire on the vehicle is flat or damaged, do not lift the vehicle with the
vehicle jack. Instead, get expert assistance.

More information:

 Exterior views
 Vehicle key set
 Tires and wheels
 In an emergency
 Vehicle tool kit
 Wheel covers

WARNING

Changing a wheel, especially on the side of the road, can be dangerous. To help reduce the
risk of serious personal injury:

 Always stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Mo ve the vehicle a safe distance off
the road where it is safe to change the wheel.

 Always make sure that all passengers, especially children, are in a safe place outside the
vehicle and away from the vehi cle and traffic (such as behind a guard rail).

 Turn on the emergency flashers and se t u p ano th er warning device about 25 yards (25
meters) behind the vehicle to warn approaching traf fi c.

 Change a wheel by yourself only if you are familiar with the necessary steps. Otherwise,
get expert assistance.

 Always switch the engine off, firmly apply the parking brake, and shift the transmission
into Park (P) (automatic tran smission) or any gear (manual only) to help pr event the vehicle
from moving suddenly and slipping of f the jack.

 Always make sure that the ground is level and firm. If necessary, place the jack on a large
and sturdy board or on a similar ground support.

 Always block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being changed with chocks or other
similar things.

 If you are towing a trailer, always unhitch it from your vehicle before startin g to change
the wheel. Always apply the trailer brakes firmly and make sure the trailer cannot move
unintentionally.

 Always use proper and undamaged tools when changing a wheel.
 Once a wheel is lifted off the ground, having the transmission in Park (P) or in gear will not

prevent sudden vehicle movement.
 Always use a jack that has been approved by the manufacturer for your vehicle. Never use

other jacks, even if they have been approved for use on other Volkswagen models.
 To reduce the risk of losing control, crashes, and serious personal injuries, ne ver loos en

the screws on rims with threaded rim rings.
 After changing a wheel, have the wheel bolt tightening torq ue che c ked with an accurate

torque wrench.
 After changing a wheel or tire, reset the Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

WARNING

Disregarding the safety-related checklist may lead to accidents and serious personal injuries.
 Always review and follow the checklist. Foll ow accepted safety practices and use common

sense.

Removing the wheel

 Review the checklist.
 Loosen the wheel bolts.
 Lift the vehicle.
 Completely unscrew and remove the previously loosened wheel bolts using the hexa gonal socket

in the screwdriver handle ⇒ fig. 211. Place the wheel bol ts on a cl e an s urface.
 Remove the wheel.