2019 Volkswagen Beetle Owners Manual - Wheel trim

Wheel trim

 Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:

WARNING

Unsuitable wheel covers and improper installation of wheel covers can cause accidents and severe injuries.

• Improperly installed wheel covers can come loose while driving and endanger other motorists and cyclists.

• Do not use damaged wheel covers.

• Always make sure that the flow of air for brake system cooling is not blocked or reduced before installing wheel covers. This applies to both factory-installed wheel covers and aftermarket wheel covers. Insufficient air supply may significantly increase stopping distance.

NOTE

To help prevent damage to the vehicle, be careful when removing wheel covers and be sure to install them properly.

Hubcaps

Fig. 169 Pulling the hubcap off.

Fig. 170 Twisting the hubcap off.

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first 

The hubcaps are designed to protect the wheel bolts and should be installed again after a wheel change.

Depending on the vehicle model, the hubcaps can either be pulled off   or removed by twisting  .

Vehicles with pull-off hubcaps

• To remove Take the wire clip out of vehicle tool kit and hook it into one of the holes in the hubcap  .

• Pull the hubcap off in the direction of the arrow.

• To install Press the hubcap against the rim until it latches.

Vehicles with twist-off hubcaps

• To remove Twist the hubcap to the left or right until it loosens from the wheel rim  .

• Grasp behind one of the lugs and pull the hubcap off.

• To install Push the hubcap onto the center of the rim.

• Press the hubcap against the rim until it latches.

Wheel bolt caps

Fig. 171 Pulling cover caps off wheel bolts.

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• Take the wire clip out of the vehicle tool kit  .

• Insert the wire clip through the opening of the cover cap   and pull off in the direction of the arrow.

The caps are designed to protect the wheel bolts and should be installed again after the wheel change.

Wheel covers

Fig. 172 Pulling the wheel cover off (Version 1).

Fig. 173 Pulling the wheel cover off (Version 2).

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first 

Pulling off the wheel cover (Version 1)

• Take the lug wrench and wire clip out of the vehicle tool kit  .

• Place the wire clip hook in one of the openings of the wheel cover.

• Slide the lug wrench through the clip   and pull the wheel cover off in the direction of the arrow.

Pulling off the wheel cover (Version 2)

• Place the wire clip hook   in the opening of the wheel cover.

• Pull the wheel cover off in the direction of the arrow.

Installing the wheel cover (Version 1)

Make sure that the valve cutout is aligned with the tire valve, and press the wheel cover onto the wheel rim. Make sure that the wheel cover is latched onto the rim along the entire circumference.

Installing the wheel cover (Version 2)

• Press the wheel cover onto the wheel rim. Make sure that the wheel cover is latched onto the rim along the entire circumference.