Volkswagen ID.4: Removing and Fitting Hubcaps

Removing Hubcaps

Fig. 1 Remove the hubcap.

The wheel center trim is for protecting the wheel bolts and must be reattached after a wheel change.

1. Take the extraction hook out of the vehicle toolkit (→ Vehicle tool kit) and insert it into a hole (alloy wheel) or hook it onto the edge (steel wheel) of the hubcap → fig. 1.

2. Remove the trim in the direction of the arrow→ fig. 1.

Fitting Hubcaps

1. Press the hubcap centrally onto the rim and press it against the rim until it you feel it engage.

WARNING

Unsuitable wheel covers and assembling wheel covers incorrectly can cause accidents and serious injuries.

Wheel covers that are installed incorrectly can loosen while driving and endanger other road users.

• Do not use damaged hubcaps.
• Check whether the hubcap is securely engaged all the way around.

WARNING

Hubcaps that are installed incorrectly can cause the air supply for cooling the brakes to be interrupted or reduced.

This can cause accidents and fatal injuries.

• Check whether the hubcap is securely engaged all the way around.

Preparing Your VehicleRemoving and Fitting Wheel Hub Covers