Testing Values and Process Specifications Table:
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| Fastening Element | Tightening Specification [Nm] |
|---|---|
| Wheel bolt A3/S3 | 140 |
| Wheel bolt RS3 | 120 |
The adapter to loosen/tighten the anti-theft wheel bolts is located in the vehicle tool kit.
Procedure:
-- Remove the wheel bolt caps.
-- Tighten the wheel bolts diagonally to the specified tightening specification (for testing values and process specifications table, refer to Testing Values and Process Specifications Table: ).
-- Press the wheel bolt caps on all the way using tool 8Z0.012.287.
-- If the adapter from the vehicle tool kit was used for the anti-theft wheel bolts, put the adapter in the vehicle tool kit.