Troubleshooting

Wheel Bolts with Protective Caps

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To loosen the wheel bolts, the protective caps must first be removed.

Changement de roue : retrait des capuchons de protection

Fig. 242 Changing a wheel: removing the protective caps

Removal

  • Slide the plastic clip (onboard tool kit) onto the protective cap until the inner notches of the clip rest against the edge of the cap.
  • Remove the cap with the plastic clip (onboard tool kit).

Fitting

  • Slide the caps onto the bolts.

The protective caps serve to protect the wheel bolts.

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