Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Composite Wheels

Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual / Whels, Tires, Whel Alignment / Rim Information / Composite Wheels

Composite wheels consist of various parts.

The primary components are rims and wheel discs. These components are fastened to each other with special screws and a special procedure. This ensures the wheel's function, proper seal, safety and true running. These important requirements cannot be guaranteed under shop conditions and using shop tools.

WARNING

Composite wheels must not be disassembled or repaired!

Identification

There are several specifications located on the rim. The following examples shows the rim identification: Replacement parts number: 6E0 601 027 A Size of ...

Light Alloy Wheels, Care and Maintenance

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Checklist
To ensure your own safety and that of your passengers, observe the following actions in the specified order : Stop the vehicle at a safe distance away from moving traffic and on a suitable surface . Switch on the hazard warning lights using the button . Apply the handbrake ...

Cigarette lighter
Fig. 105 In the front centre console: cigarette lighter First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings With the ignition switched on, press in the knob on the cigarette lighter . Wait for the lighter to pop out. Pull out the cigarette lighter and li ...

Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor with Valve, Removing and Installing
Removing – Remove the union nut -1-. – Remove Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor-2- from rim well. Installing ...