Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Removing the ball coupling
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
- Remove the cover from the lock on the handwheel.
- Insert the key ⑧ into the lock and turn it clockwise.
- Hold the ball coupling tightly in your left hand .
- Use your right hand to pull out the handwheel ⑦ in the direction of arrow
1 and keep it in this position.
- Turn the handwheel ⑦ in the direction of arrow 2 until it engages.
- Keep the handwheel in this position and guide the ball coupling downwards
out of the mounting. The ball coupling is now in the ready position.
- Let go of the handwheel and stow the pre-tensioned ball coupling safely
with the vehicle toolkit.
- Pivot the trailer socket back fully from left to right to prevent soiling
and damage to the mounting.
- Insert the sealing plug into the ball coupling mounting.
- Place the cover onto the bumper.

WARNING
The removable ball coupling is heavy. The ball coupling could fall while it is being
removed. This could cause injuries.
- Only unlock the ball coupling once the trailer has been unhitched.
Fig. 91 Overview: removable ball coupling
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The removable ball coupling is located under the luggage compartment floor with ...
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Emergency breakaway cable
Always fasten the trailer's emergency breakaway cable properly to the towing
vehicle. Leave eno ...
Other materials:
Waxing and polishing the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsWaxing
Waxing protects the paintwork. You will need to re-wax the vehicle with a good
hard wax if water no longer clearly forms small drops
and runs off the paintwork when it is clean.
Even if a wax solution is used regul ...
Vehicle identification data
Fig. 15 A: Vehicle data sticker: example
shows a vehicle with engine code CCZB ③. B: Type plate
Fig. 16 Vehicle identification number
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Vehicle identification number (FIN)
The vehicle identification number can be read ...
Wheel Balancing, Rim Radial and Lateral Run-Out, Checking
Mount the rim on the Balancing Machine.
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Use the Wheel Centering System Adapter -VAS5271-.
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Preload the Tire Dial Gauge approximately 2 mm.
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Turn the rim slowly.
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