Anti-Theft Wheel Bolts, Loosening/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 the 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 the master wheel bolt key set.

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Wheel Lock Set:T10101

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

Fig 3: Identifying Master Wheel Bolt Key Set T10313
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Torque Wrench 1332 40-200 Nm:VAG1332

Fig 4: Identifying Torque Wrench 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 the wrench over the adapter -2-.