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Anti-Theft Wheel Bolt Positioning On Steel Wheels

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CAUTION:

The full wheel cover can become loose while driving and fall off.

- Install the anti-theft wheel bolt at the correct position.

- Otherwise the secure fit and centering of the full wheel cover is not ensured.

Steel Wheels with Four Holes

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The anti-theft wheel bolt -arrow- must only be installed across from the valve -1-.

The decorative wheel hubcap can be installed on the steel wheel securely only when the anti-theft wheel bolt is installed in this position.

Steel Wheels with Five Holes

Fig 1: Identifying Anti-Theft Wheel Bolt Must & Tire Valve
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The anti-theft wheel bolt must be installed either to the right or to the left -arrows- of the valve -1- on steel wheels.

The decorative wheel hubcap can be installed on the steel wheel securely only when the anti-theft wheel bolt is installed in this position.