Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Changing bulbs in the side turn signals
Fig. 188 Removing the side turn signal bulb
Fig. 189 Side turn signal: changing the bulb
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Depending on the vehicle, the side turn signal may be located in the front wing or in the exterior mirror .
Please contact a qualified workshop to have the side turn signal changed. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Turn signal in the front wing
| The actions should only be carried out in the specified order: | |
|---|---|
| 1. | Observe and follow the instructions on the checklist . |
| 2. | With one hand, push the side turn signal to the front . |
| 3. | Manually lever the side turn signal out of the vehicle body ②. |
| 4. | Pull out the bulb holder with the bulb. |
| 5. | Pull the bulb straight out of the bulb holder. |
| 6. | Replace the defective bulb with a new bulb of the same type. |
| 7. | Replace the bulb holder. |
| 8. | Insert the side turn signal into the body, with the side facing the rear of the vehicle first ③ and push it into the body ④ until you hear that the spring has engaged Ⓑ. |
Changing the bulb in the number plate light
Fig. 186 In the rear bumper:
number plate light
Fig. 187 Number plate light:
removing the bulb holder
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
A normal flat s ...
Other materials:
Tread depth and wear indicators
Fig. 147 Tyre tread: wear indicators
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsTread depth
Difficult driving situations demand the deepest possible tread depth for the
tyres and the same tread depth for the tyres on the front and rear axles. This applies
in pa ...
Overview - Rim
1 -
Rim Flange
Stop for the side tire bead
2 -
Hump (H2) on Both Bead Seats
Prevents the tire from slipping off the bead seat when driving
around tight curves
An extended hump (EH2) is requir ...
Wheel, Balancing with Fine Balancing Machine (Finish Balancer)
Before beginning balancing, the following requirements must
be fulfilled.
The tire pressure must be OK.
The tire profile must not be worn on one side. The tire
profile must be at least 4 mm.
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