Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Light Alloy Wheels, Preparing
WARNING
| Do not repair damaged rims by heating, welding or
adding or removing material. |
| Do not repair damaged or deformed rims or rims with
cracked or deformed bolt holes. |
| Only prepare wheels with tested and specified
original paint materials. |
| No warranty claims can be made against the
manufacturer after preparing rims. |
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| Do not repair rims that have cracks forming on the edges.
Replace them immediately. |
| Cutting work, application of heat and welding applications
of any kind are not permitted. |
| Reshaping material is not permitted. |
| The true running and axial run-out deviations before
preparation must not exceed the manufacturing tolerance of 0.8
mm. |
| Only cast light alloy wheels may be primed. These wheels
have the material identification AlSi xx on the inside. |
| Forged wheels may only be painted. |
| Preparation is limited to the painted surfaces. |
| Wheels that have been worn smooth that only have a clear
coat may not be repaired. |
| Only surface damage on the visible side of the wheel may be
prepared. |
| Damage must not be more than 1 mm deep. |
| Up to 50 mm of the rim flange may be removed and filled. |
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To maintain the decorative appearance of light alloy wheels
for a long time, regular care is necessary.
In particular, road salt and dust from brake ...
Removing
The wheel is removed.
Note
Hold the cap secure -1- with
...
Other materials:
Wheel bolt caps
Fig. 165 Removing the wheel bolt
caps
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Take the wire hook from the vehicle toolkit .
Insert the hook through the opening in the cap and pull off in the
direction of the arrow.
The caps protect the wheel b ...
Stowing items of luggage
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Always stow all items of luggage in the vehicle securely.
Distribute items in the vehicle, on the roof and on the trailer as evenly
as possible.
Place heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compartment as po ...
General Information
In order to be able to force moisture and other contaminants
out of refrigerant circuit, compressed air and nitrogen (to
force moisture out of refrigerant circuit) are to be used.
For the most part, blowing through the refrigerant circui ...
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