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I just did the whole thing and happy to help with step by step. Please tell us why you are removing it, and how long you plan for the wheel to be off, while I gather my notes and pictures for you.
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The locking wheelnut adapter (if this is what you mean) is in the frunk under the warning triangle container in mine
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I'm sure SergeyIndy has you covered, but if you are removing/replacing a wheel you will need
1. a jack - hydraulic floor jack is best, one that goes low
2. knowledge of how to put the car in jack mode if you have air susp.
3. a 19mm medium length socket (generally 1/2 drive impact is best)
4. a breaker bar
5. a torque wrench that goes to 112-115 ft-lbs
6. at least two wheel hangers M14 x 1.5
7. optimoly mounting paste (if you're really doing it right)
1. a jack - hydraulic floor jack is best, one that goes low
2. knowledge of how to put the car in jack mode if you have air susp.
3. a 19mm medium length socket (generally 1/2 drive impact is best)
4. a breaker bar
5. a torque wrench that goes to 112-115 ft-lbs
6. at least two wheel hangers M14 x 1.5
7. optimoly mounting paste (if you're really doing it right)
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Removing Wheel: I did the Right Rear, but this would apply to any Wheel.
Why: I curbed the wheel, needed it removed for 2 days for repair, then put it back and my Dealer or PPF shop did not agree to rack the car, remove the wheel for me, and wait for me to repair it and bring it back. I did not want for my car to be at the Wheel Repair shop for 2 days since I have not used them before.
1. There is no jack that came with the car, may be because it does not come with a Spare Wheel. I thought that may be Macan or Cayenne jacks or spare wheels would work in some form, but none are compatible with the Taycan. I was hoping Cayenne spare would fit to rest the side without the wheel but it is not. Manual clearly states do not try this, but I did a visual on the inside and can instantly tell, it was not compatible.
Must do: Use PCM to put it in Jack Mode. Make sure in Park. Car OFF but Unlocked.
Secure from roll where manual states to secure the opposite wheel with Chocks.
Chocks: I used 1 set from Macan and 1 from Cayenne. Taycan had none included.
Locking Adapter: This would be in the Frunk under one of the covered cubbies.
2. I ended up getting OEM jack that is designated Panamera and compatible and used it to raise the Left Rear wheel off the ground as a leveling and resting point, at the designated jack point, before proceeding to the Right Rear wheel I needed to remove for repair.
3. I bought 3-ton hydraulic jack Big Red T83006 to lift Right Rear at the designated jack point and rest the car on it for 2 days with no issues, putting a metal block below the lifting arm in case it would give out.
4. I bought a Torque Wrench [EPAuto 1/2-inch Drive Click Torque Wrench, 10~150 ft./lb., 13.6 ~ 203.5 N/m] to allow to remove and torque back the lug nuts to the spec of 118 ft./lb.
5. I bought an Extension [17 mm 6 point] for the Torque Wrench to allow for the lug nuts to be removed and torqued back. This attaches to the Torque Wrench and by using a small tab that allows you to change direction of the force to remove or torque lug nuts back. Locking Adapter just attaches to the end of this Extension for the scrambled pattern lug nut.
6. I used one from Macan and one from Cayenne Assembly Aids (wheel hangers to slide wheels off) as you can see in the picture that makes removal and reinstall of the wheel much better. 1 is recommended for PSCB and 2 for PCCB. I used 2 even since I had them although I have PSCB.
The jacking, resting, removal, and putting the wheel back after 2-day repair went flawlessly.
The process is described in the manual under: Mobility and Minor Repairs > Tires and Wheels > Change Wheel section.
7. I took it back to the dealer to check Alignment and lug nut Torque scoring major points with the techs as they do not expect owners to do this kind of learning and doing.
Alignment: The Right Rear alignment where I clipped the wheel was off: Camber out to the right by 0.03 and Left Front Toe was out to the left by 0.01 and after consulting with the techs, I made a decision that this is not significant enough to agree to an all day alignment and who knows what cost to correct this. I will do the mandatory Alignment when replacing tires. Techs were impressed by my perfect Torque of the reinstalled wheel.
Why: I curbed the wheel, needed it removed for 2 days for repair, then put it back and my Dealer or PPF shop did not agree to rack the car, remove the wheel for me, and wait for me to repair it and bring it back. I did not want for my car to be at the Wheel Repair shop for 2 days since I have not used them before.
1. There is no jack that came with the car, may be because it does not come with a Spare Wheel. I thought that may be Macan or Cayenne jacks or spare wheels would work in some form, but none are compatible with the Taycan. I was hoping Cayenne spare would fit to rest the side without the wheel but it is not. Manual clearly states do not try this, but I did a visual on the inside and can instantly tell, it was not compatible.
Must do: Use PCM to put it in Jack Mode. Make sure in Park. Car OFF but Unlocked.
Secure from roll where manual states to secure the opposite wheel with Chocks.
Chocks: I used 1 set from Macan and 1 from Cayenne. Taycan had none included.
Locking Adapter: This would be in the Frunk under one of the covered cubbies.
2. I ended up getting OEM jack that is designated Panamera and compatible and used it to raise the Left Rear wheel off the ground as a leveling and resting point, at the designated jack point, before proceeding to the Right Rear wheel I needed to remove for repair.
3. I bought 3-ton hydraulic jack Big Red T83006 to lift Right Rear at the designated jack point and rest the car on it for 2 days with no issues, putting a metal block below the lifting arm in case it would give out.
4. I bought a Torque Wrench [EPAuto 1/2-inch Drive Click Torque Wrench, 10~150 ft./lb., 13.6 ~ 203.5 N/m] to allow to remove and torque back the lug nuts to the spec of 118 ft./lb.
5. I bought an Extension [17 mm 6 point] for the Torque Wrench to allow for the lug nuts to be removed and torqued back. This attaches to the Torque Wrench and by using a small tab that allows you to change direction of the force to remove or torque lug nuts back. Locking Adapter just attaches to the end of this Extension for the scrambled pattern lug nut.
6. I used one from Macan and one from Cayenne Assembly Aids (wheel hangers to slide wheels off) as you can see in the picture that makes removal and reinstall of the wheel much better. 1 is recommended for PSCB and 2 for PCCB. I used 2 even since I had them although I have PSCB.
The jacking, resting, removal, and putting the wheel back after 2-day repair went flawlessly.
The process is described in the manual under: Mobility and Minor Repairs > Tires and Wheels > Change Wheel section.
7. I took it back to the dealer to check Alignment and lug nut Torque scoring major points with the techs as they do not expect owners to do this kind of learning and doing.
Alignment: The Right Rear alignment where I clipped the wheel was off: Camber out to the right by 0.03 and Left Front Toe was out to the left by 0.01 and after consulting with the techs, I made a decision that this is not significant enough to agree to an all day alignment and who knows what cost to correct this. I will do the mandatory Alignment when replacing tires. Techs were impressed by my perfect Torque of the reinstalled wheel.
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I was in the same situation and hope my step-by-step helps if you decide to proceed. I am happy to help every step of the way, so PM me, I can connect on a call and walk you through the ordering of the right parts, since many needed, and then guide you through the process in real time, if that helps.
I think the best alternative to this would be having a Taycan compatible Spare Wheel so Dealer, PPF shop, or Wheel Shop could remove damaged wheel and put a Spare. I found this spec below, part #8, which is just a wheel without a tire, so the total would be close to $800, which is a lot more expensive in parts than the process I went through but would save a lot of time and safer than resting the car on the jacks.
Also, Tire Rack has these compatible Wheel/Tire sets but they go as Front/Rear so then I am not sure if say a Front would not fit on the Rear just for resting on it. I would be interested to see if anyone else has a recommendation for a Spare Wheel.
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A little off topic, but if you lose the keyed socket for the locking lug bolts, Porsche will replace it for around $114, or you can buy it on Amazon for $11.
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Third lift option - QuickJack. One benefit is you can leave the car on it for days if needed. Also, can take off more than one wheel at a time.Removing Wheel: I did the Right Rear, but this would apply to any Wheel.
Why: I curbed the wheel, needed it removed for 2 days for repair, then put it back and my Dealer or PPF shop did not agree to rack the car, remove the wheel for me, and wait for me to repair it and bring it back. I did not want for my car to be at the Wheel Repair shop for 2 days since I have not used them before.
1. There is no jack that came with the car, may be because it does not come with a Spare Wheel. I thought that may be Macan or Cayenne jacks or spare wheels would work in some form, but none are compatible with the Taycan. I was hoping Cayenne spare would fit to rest the side without the wheel but it is not. Manual clearly states do not try this, but I did a visual on the inside and can instantly tell, it was not compatible.
Must do: Use PCM to put it in Jack Mode. Make sure in Park. Car OFF but Unlocked.
Secure from roll where manual states to secure the opposite wheel with Chocks.
Chocks: I used 1 set from Macan and 1 from Cayenne. Taycan had none included.
Locking Adapter: This would be in the Frunk under one of the covered cubbies.
2. I ended up getting OEM jack that is designated Panamera and compatible and used it to raise the Left Rear wheel off the ground as a leveling and resting point, at the designated jack point, before proceeding to the Right Rear wheel I needed to remove for repair.
3. I bought 3-ton hydraulic jack Big Red T83006 to lift Right Rear at the designated jack point and rest the car on it for 2 days with no issues, putting a metal block below the lifting arm in case it would give out.
4. I bought a Torque Wrench [EPAuto 1/2-inch Drive Click Torque Wrench, 10~150 ft./lb., 13.6 ~ 203.5 N/m] to allow to remove and torque back the lug nuts to the spec of 118 ft./lb.
5. I bought an Extension [17 mm 6 point] for the Torque Wrench to allow for the lug nuts to be removed and torqued back. This attaches to the Torque Wrench and by using a small tab that allows you to change direction of the force to remove or torque lug nuts back. Locking Adapter just attaches to the end of this Extension for the scrambled pattern lug nut.
6. I used one from Macan and one from Cayenne Assembly Aids (wheel hangers to slide wheels off) as you can see in the picture that makes removal and reinstall of the wheel much better. 1 is recommended for PSCB and 2 for PCCB. I used 2 even since I had them although I have PSCB.
The jacking, resting, removal, and putting the wheel back after 2-day repair went flawlessly.
The process is described in the manual under: Mobility and Minor Repairs > Tires and Wheels > Change Wheel section.
7. I took it back to the dealer to check Alignment and lug nut Torque scoring major points with the techs as they do not expect owners to do this kind of learning and doing.
Alignment: The Right Rear alignment where I clipped the wheel was off: Camber out to the right by 0.03 and Left Front Toe was out to the left by 0.01 and after consulting with the techs, I made a decision that this is not significant enough to agree to an all day alignment and who knows what cost to correct this. I will do the mandatory Alignment when replacing tires. Techs were impressed by my perfect Torque of the reinstalled wheel.
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I took a photo of the head of one of my locking lug bolts, then matched it up with the socket in this diagram from the Temo store on Amazon:
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First thing I did while buying the Taycan was to buy 4 normal lugnuts. The fact the key sets are available on Amazon as set makes me question the usefulness of splined locks.
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