Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Changing a wheel

Fig. 170 Changing the wheel:
removing the wheel bolts with the screwdriver handle
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Removing the wheel
- Using the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle , unscrew the
loosened wheel bolts, remove and place on a clean surface.
Fitting the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel
Note any specific tyre running direction .
- Position the spare wheel / temporary spare wheel.
- Screw in all the other wheel bolts in a clockwise direction and use the
hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle to tighten them gently.
- Use the adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts where appropriate.
- Lower the vehicle with the jack.
- Use the box spanner to tighten all the wheel bolts securely in a
clockwise direction . Do not tighten the bolts in clockwise or anticlockwise
sequence. Tighten them in diagonal sequence.
- Fit the centre cover caps or wheel covers .

WARNING
Incorrect torque or incorrect use of wheel bolts can lead to a loss of control
of the vehicle, cause accidents and serious injuries.
- Always keep all wheel bolts and threads in the wheel hubs clean and free
from oil and grease. The wheel bolts must be easy to turn and be tightened
to the specified torque.
- The hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle should only be used for
turning wheel bolts, not use for loosening or tightening them.
To ensure your own safety and that of your passengers, observe
the following actions in the specified order :
Find a firm and level surface
suitable for lifting the vehicle.
Stop the e ...
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Clean the tools as necessary and place them back in the toolbox in the
luggage compartment .
Stow the spare whee ...
Other materials:
Maximum permitted trailer weights
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence over these data. All
data in this manual apply to the basic model. The vehicle data sticker in the service
schedule and the official vehicle documents show which ...
Tires, Mounting, Run-Flat Tires and Ultra High Performance Tires
Only trained personnel can perform the assembly work on
run-flat tires and ultra high performance tires.
If equipped check the tire pressure monitoring sensor with
the vehicle diagnostic tester and if necessary replace.
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Notes on tow-starting
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Vehicles should not be tow-started wherever possible. Use jump leads
to start the engine instead .
For technical reasons, the following vehicles cannot be
tow-started:
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
If ...
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