Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Removing the ball coupling
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
- Unhitch the trailer .
- 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
- Only unlock the ball coupling once the trailer has been unhitched.
Fitting the removable ball coupling
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 ...
Hitching and connecting the trailer
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:
Tire Pressure Sensor and Metal Valve, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1410 -VAG1410- and Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm
-VAG1331-
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Place metal valve with rubber seal through rim from inside.
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Changing a blown fuse
Fig. 174 A blown fuse
Fig. 175 Removing or fitting a
fuse using the plastic pliers ①
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Preparation
Switch off the ignition, the lights and all electrical consumers.
Open the appropriate fuse box .
Detecti ...
Exterior mirrors
Fig. 80 In the front doors: setting knob
for the mechanical exterior mirrors
Fig. 81 In the driver door: rotary knob
for the electric exterior mirrors
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The exterior mirrors are adjusted by moving the setting knob or th ...
