Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Tires, Bringing to Mounting Temperature
Caution
| There is a risk of damaging tires with strong heat. |
| Never heat the tires with a heater or a hot air gun. |
| Warm tires with warm water or warm air (maximum 50
°C (86 °F)). |
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| The optimum mounting temperature of a tire is between 15 °C
and 30 °C (59 and 86 °F) on the inside of the tire. The
temperature of the tire surface during the warm-up phase should
not be considered as the interior temperature of the tire. |
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Store cold tires one day before installing in the workshop
on an insulated surface a wood pallet or something similar.
Store the tires separately so that the surrounding air can warm
them quickly. |
| Warm-Up Time for Urgent Cases |
| Tires with an interior temperature over 0 °C (32 °F):
minimum of two hours at minimum 19 °C (66.2 °F) |
| Tires with an interior temperature under 0 °C (32 °F):
minimum of two and a half hours at minimum 19 °C (66.2 °F) |
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Clean up condensation occasionally with a cloth. |
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Only trained personnel can perform the assembly work on
run-flat tires and ultra high performance tires.
If equipped check the tire pressure mo ...
Other materials:
Decorative Trims, Replacing, Bolted Decorative Trims
These disc wheels are equipped with replaceable decoration
elements. Note the following when installing.
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Clean the thread in the disc wheel before screwing in the
new bolts.
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Decorative Trims, Replacing, Bonded Decorative Trims
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Cartridge Gun -VAG1628-
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower -VAS1978/14A-
Materials ...
Special Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Crimping Pliers, Complete -VAS1978/1A-
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