Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Decorative Trims, Replacing, Bonded Decorative Trims
Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
Trim Removal Wedge -3409- |
Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower -VAS1978/14A- |
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- DH 009 100 A2- |
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- LSE 020 100 A3- |
Decorative Trim, Removing |
Note
It is not possible remove the decorative trim without damaging it. |
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Loosen the lock washers -2- from the
inside of the light alloy wheel. |
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Warm the decorative trim -1- from the
outside using the Hot Air Blower -VAG1416-. |
Caution
Do not overheat tires and light alloy wheels. |
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Loosen the decorative trim -1- from the
inside of the light alloy wheel using the Trim Removal Wedge -3409-. |
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Grab under one corner from the outside and pull the decorative trim
-1- off the light alloy wheel. |
Note
The adhesive points for the PUR label are cut into the light alloy
wheel. |
The remaining material serves as the adhesive base for the new
decorative trim. |
The new decorative trim can be installed immediately. |
Decorative Trim, Installing |
These light alloy wheels are equipped with replaceable decoration
elements. Note the following when installing. |
Make sure the adhesion area on the light alloy wheels and decorative
trim are free of dust and grease. |
Clean the adhesion area with Silicone Remover -LSE 020 100 A3-. |
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Apply 1K Window Adhesive -DH 009 100 A2- on the adhesive surfaces
-arrows- using the Cartridge Gun -VAG1628-. |
Adhesive point: length = approximately 25 mm and diameter =
approximately 10 mm |
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Press the decorative trim -2- into the
light alloy wheels -1- using firm pressure. |
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Secure the decorative trim -2- to the
inside of the light alloy wheel with lock washers
-3-. |
Minimum Curing Time: 3 Hours at Room Temperature of Minimum 15 °C
(59 °F). |
WARNING
The light alloy wheel must be balanced again. Refer to
→ Chapter „Vibration“. |
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These disc wheels are equipped with replaceable decoration
elements. Note the following when installing.
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Other materials:
Checklist
Observe the following information both before and during every journey
to ensure your own safety, and the safety of all passengers and other road users
:
Check that all lights and turn signals are
working properly.
Check the tyre pressure Wheels and tyres
Wheels and tyres Tyres ...
Washing the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe longer substances such as insects, bird droppings,
resinous tree sap, road dirt, industrial deposits, tar, soot or road salt and other
corrosive materials remain on the vehicle, the more damage they do to the paintwork. ...
Pressure Relief Valve
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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