Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Smooth Tube, Repairing
| A new repair concept has been developed for repairing washer
system hoses. Various individual hose connectors, adapters,
Ethylene Propylene Diene Methylene (EPDM) rubber hoses and
shrink tubing will be offered as replacement parts. |
| Smooth hoses with a diameter of 5 x 1 mm or 6 x 1 mm can be
repaired with a EPDM repair hose section. |
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Trim and remove damaged sections of hose. |
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Select the corresponding EPDM hose -2-
and cable ties according to the parts catalog. |
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Extend the EPDM hose -2- so
that the smooth tube ends -1- and
-3- can each be inserted
approximately 10 mm into EPDM hose -2-. |
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Secure with cable ties as illustrated
-1-. |
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A new repair concept has been developed for repairing washer
system hoses. Various individual hose connectors, adapters,
Ethylene Propylene Diene Methylene (EPDM) rub ...
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Hot Air Blower -VAS5179- or
Hot Air Blower -VAG1416/- or
...
Other materials:
Cleaning wheels
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsCleaning steel wheels
An industrial cleaner is needed to remove accumulated brake dust. Steel wheels
should therefore be cleaned regularly with a separate sponge.
Any damage to the paint on steel wheels should be touched u ...
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 ...
Notes on towing
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Tow rope or tow bar
It is easier and safer to tow a vehicle with a tow bar. Only use a tow rope
if you do not have a tow bar.
The tow rope should be slightly elastic to reduce the strain on both
vehicles. It is advisab ...
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