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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