Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Foreign Object Damage
Driving over hard, pointed objects like nails, screws and
the like can pierce the tire. |
This always leads to tire damage. |
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Damage from Imbedded Foreign Bodies |
Frequently, the foreign object
-marking- is so securely embedded in the tire that it
will not free itself even at higher speeds. Due to this, it can
act as a plug and seal the tire relatively well. The result is
gradual loss of pressure which the driver does not notice
immediately but which can lead to sudden and complete tire
failure. |
Note
No repair should be attempted on steel belted tires of which
the structure has been punctured by a foreign body. |
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A swelling in the flank of the tire indicates that the
substructure of the carcass has been damaged.
Typical ...
Tires with Torn-Out Tread
Such damage usually develops over a longer period of time.
If an already damaged tire is exposed to high stress, the
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Other materials:
A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -N280
Note
For switching pressures, removing and installing switches
and switch arrangement and version, see vehicle-specific
refrigerant circuit.
Refer to
→ Rep. Gr.87.
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Corrugated Tube, Repairing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Hot Air Blower -VAS5179- or
Hot Air Blower -VAG1416/- or
Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower -VAS1978/14A-
A ...
Changing bulbs in the side turn signals
Fig. 188 Removing the side turn
signal bulb
Fig. 189 Side turn signal:
changing the bulb
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Depending on the vehicle, the side turn signal may be located in the front
wing or in the exterior mirror .
Please contact a ...
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