Volkswagen Touareg Changing A Wheel 2013 Owner's Manual

Changing a wheel

 Introduction

In this section you’ll find information about:

Preparations for changing a wheel
Wheel bolts
Lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack
Lifting the vehicle with the vehicle jack (R Line)
Changing a wheel
After changing a wheel

Some vehicle designs and models are not delivered with a jack and lug wrench. In such cases,
Volkswagen recommends having tires and wheels change d by an auth oriz ed Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

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. Ot herwise, get expert
assistance.

The vehicle jack can only be safely used to change the wheel on a vehi cle that h as only one flat or
damaged tire. The vehicle will not have the support it nee ds from three fully inflated tires. The vehicle
can fall off the jack. If more than one tire on the vehicle is flat or damaged, do not lift the vehicle with
the vehicle jack. Instead, get expert assistan ce.

More information:

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

WARNING

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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 flasher and set up another warning device about 25 yards (2 5
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 onl y) to help pr e vent 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 or a large
and sturdy board or on a similar ground support.

 Always block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel being changed with chocks or
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 tire.
 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.
 Reduce the risk of losing control, crashes, and serious personal injuries, never loosen the

screws on rims with threaded rim rings.
 After changing a wheel, have the wheel bolt tightening torque checked wi th an accu r ate

torque wrench.

Removing the wheel

 Review the checklist
 Loosen the wheel bolts
 Lift the vehicle
 Unscrew the topmost loosened wheel bolt using the hexagonal sock et in the screwdriver handle

⇒ fig. 310 place it on a clean surface.

 Screw the mounting pin in the vehicle tool kit into the empty hole by h and ⇒ fig. 319.
 Remove the remaining wheel bolts using the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle ⇒ fig. 310

and place them on a clean surface.
 Remove the wheel.

Mounting spare tire or collapsible spare tire

If the tire is a unidirectional tire, be sure to install it in the proper rolling direction, Unidirectional tires.

 Put the spare tire or collapsible spare tire into place on the vehicle.
 Screw in all wheel bolts clockwise and tighten th em slightly using t h e hexagonal socket in the

screwdriver handle.