Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Tires, Dismounting
 Note
| If equipped handle the glued-on wheel trim carefully.
Surface slightly scratched. |
| Replace the damaged rim wheel trim. |
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Place the press-off blade -1-
over the tire valve -arrow- and
maximum 2 cm away from rim flange. |
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Remove the balance weight and any dirt from the rim. |
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Press off both tire beads all the way around and thoroughly
apply tire mounting paste between the tire and rim flange
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Note
| Avoid strong braking or acceleration maneuvers during the
first 100 to 200 km. Otherwise due to the tire mounting paste
the tires can distort on the rim. |
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Place the wheel on a flat surface.
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Remove the valve insert.
Caution
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Other materials:
Tires and Rims, Matching
If necessary repair flat spots from standing. Refer to
→ Chapter „Flat Spots, Correcting“.
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Dismount the tire. Refer to
→ Chapter „Tires, Dismounting“.
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Turn the ...
Tyre pressure
Fig. 146 On the inside of the tank flap:
tyre inflation pressure label
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe correct tyre pressure for factory-fitted tyres is
shown on a sticker and applies to all-season, summer and winter tyres. The sticker
is located ...
O-Ring
Caution
Non-approved tools or materials such as leak sealing
additives can cause damage or malfunctions in the
system.
Only use tools and materials approved by the
manufactu ...
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