2022 Volkswagen Atlas Owners Manual - Wheel covers

Wheel covers

Hubcap

Vehicles with removable wheel center trim

Fig. 198 Remove the hubcap.

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

1. Removing:  Take the extraction hook out of the vehicle toolkit  and insert in a hole (alloy wheel) or hook it to the edge (steel wheel) of the hubcap  .

2. Remove the trim in the direction of the arrow.

3. Installing: press the wheel center trim against the rim until it locks into place.

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.

• Always make sure that the air supply to cool the brakes is not blocked or reduced. This also applies when wheel covers are retrofitted. An insufficient air supply can cause the braking distance to increase significantly.

Wheel covers

Removing the wheel hub cover

Fig. 199 Remove the wheel hub cover.

The full wheel covers protect the wheel bolts and must be reattached after a wheel change.

1. Take the extraction hook out of the vehicle tool kit .

2. Engage the extraction hook in one of the openings on the wheel hub cover.

3. Remove the wheel hub cover with extraction hook in the direction of the arrow. If necessary, use a lug wrench for removal  .

Installing the full wheel cover

1. Press the full wheel cover onto the rim so that the opening for the valve aligns with the tire valve. Make sure that the entire outer edge of the cover is secured.

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.

• Always make sure that the air supply to cool the brakes is not blocked or reduced. This also applies when wheel covers are retrofitted. An insufficient air supply can cause the braking distance to increase significantly.

NOTICE

The wheel cover may be screwed tightly and must not be removed with force.

Wheel bolt caps

Fig. 200 Remove the caps from the wheel bolts.

The caps are for protecting the wheel bolts and must be completely reattached after a wheel change.

Removing and attaching caps

1. Removing: Take the extraction hook out of the vehicle tool kit .

2. Insert the extraction hook through the opening in the cap   and pull in the direction of the arrow.

3. Attaching: push the cap all the way on the wheel bolts.