spare tire SKODA YETI 2013 1.G / 5L Owner's Manual

Full wheel trimFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 212.
Extracting
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Hook the clamp found in the vehicle tool kit » page 220 into the reinforced edge
of the wheel trim.
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Push the wheel wrench through the clamp, support on the tyre and pull off the
wheel trim.
Install
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Press the wheel trim onto the wheel rim at the designated valve opening.
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Then press the trim into the wheel rim until its entire circumference locks cor- rectly in place.
CAUTION
■ Use the pressure of your hand only, do not strike the full wheel trim. Avoid
heavy impacts when the trim has not yet been inserted into the wheel rim. This
could cause damage to the guide and centring elements of the trim.■
When using the anti-theft wheel bolt, ensure that it is in the hole in the valve
area » page 224 , Securing wheels against theft .
■
If wheel trims are retrofitted it must be ensured that an adequate flow of air is
assured to cool the brake system.
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Wheel bolts
Fig. 169
Remove the capFirst read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 212.
Pulling off
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Push the extraction pliers » page 220 sufficiently far onto the cap until the inner
catches of the pliers are positioned at the collar of the cap.
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Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 169.
Installing
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Push the caps onto the wheel bolts up to the stop.
The wheel bolt caps are housed in a plastic box in the spare wheel or in the stor-
age space for the spare wheel.
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Wheel bolts
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings
on page 212.
Wheels and wheel bolts are matched to each other in terms of design. Each time
you fit other wheels rims, e.g. light alloy wheel rims or wheels with winter tyres,
you must also use the matching wheel bolts with the correct length and dome
shape. This is a prerequisite for ensuring that wheels are attached correctly.
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Winter operation
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Winter tyres
218
Snow chains
218
217Wheels