Loosening and Tightening the Wheel Bolts

Before lifting the vehicle, loosen the wheel bolts.

Fig. 243 Changing a wheel: loosening the wheel bolts

Releasing

• Slide the wheel bolt wrench onto the wheel bolt* until it stops.
• Grip the wrench at its end and turn the bolt anticlockwise by about one turn => Fig. 243 -arrow-.

Applying

• Slide the wheel bolt wrench onto the wheel bolt* until it stops.
• Grip the wrench at its end and turn the bolt clockwise until it is firmly tightened.

*To loosen and tighten locking wheel bolts, you need the corresponding adapter.

CAUTION!

Loosen the wheel bolts slightly (by about one turn) while the vehicle is not yet raised with the jack - risk of accident.

Note

• Do not use the hex socket in the screwdriver handle to loosen or tighten the wheel bolts.
• If the bolt cannot be loosened, you can carefully press down on the end of the wheel bolt wrench with your foot. Hold on to the vehicle to avoid losing your balance.