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Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Changing a wheel

Fig. 170 Changing the wheel: removing the wheel bolts with the screwdriver handle

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Removing the wheel

Fitting the spare wheel or temporary spare wheel

Note any specific tyre running direction .

WARNING

Incorrect torque or incorrect use of wheel bolts can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, cause accidents and serious injuries.
Checklist
To ensure your own safety and that of your passengers, observe the following actions in the specified order : Find a firm and level surface suitable for lifting the vehicle. Stop the e ...

After changing a wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Clean the tools as necessary and place them back in the toolbox in the luggage compartment . Stow the spare whee ...

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Tires, Aging
Even tires that look in good shape, new or hardly use and have sufficient tread depth and that are older than 6 years, can age caused by moisture and winter conditions. Tire test show that through continual development, new rubber ...

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  → Warning lamp and coolant temperature display  → Coolant specification  → Checking the coolant level and refilling coolant Never carry out any work on the engine coolant system if you are not familiar with t ...

Handling wheels and tyres
Fig. 145 Diagram showing how to swap wheels First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsThe tyres are the most used and most underestimated parts of a vehicle. Tyres are very important as the narrow tyre surfaces are the only contact between the vehicle and the ro ...

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