Anti-Theft Wheel Bolts, Loosening and Tightening

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Fig 1: Identifying Anti-Theft Wheel Bolt And Key

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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 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 Master Wheel Bolt Key Set.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Master Wheel Bolt Key Set T10101

Fig 2: Identifying Master Wheel Bolt Key Set T10101
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Master Wheel Bolt Key Set T10313

Fig 3: Identifying Master Wheel Bolt Key Set T10313
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Torque Wrench V.A.G 1332

Fig 4: Identifying Torque Wrench 40-200 Nm VAG 1332
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-- Slide the adapter -2- into the anti-theft wheel bolt -1-.

Fig 5: Identifying Anti-Theft Wheel Bolt And Key

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-- Slide wheel wrench on to adapter -2- until it stops.