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
- Read the checklist .
- Loosen the wheel bolts .
- Jack up the vehicle .
- Using the hexagonal socket in the screwdriver handle , unscrew the loosened wheel bolts, remove and place on a clean surface.
- Remove the wheel.
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
- 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.
Checklist
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 ...
After changing a wheel
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 ...
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Tire Service Life, Influences
The following factors influence the service life of a tire
in varying degrees.
Driving style:
Speed
Brakes
Acceleration
Cornering
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Product Description
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Frequently asked questions
If you suspect that there is a fault in the vehicle or if your vehicle has
been damaged, read and observe the following information before
contacting a Volkswagen dealership or qualified workshop. You may also find
useful information in the index under the headings Things to note or Checklist. ...
