Wheel Bolts, Tightening To Specification: Notes

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Wheel Lock Set:T10313

Fig 1: Identifying Master Wheel Bolt Key Set T10313
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Torque Wrench 1332 40-200 Nm:VAG1332

Fig 2: Identifying Torque Wrench 1332
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NOTE:

A special adapter is required to loosen/tighten anti-theft wheel bolts. It is included in the vehicle tool kit.

Do not use an impact wrench to loosen the anti-theft wheel bolts (lockable wheel bolts).

If the adapter to loosen/tighten the anti-theft wheel bolts is not present in the vehicle, use the corresponding master wheel bolt key set.

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-- Slide the adapter -2- all the way into the anti-theft wheel bolt -1-.

-- Insert the wrench over the adapter -2-.