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
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Other materials:
Evaporator
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 ...
4-Pin Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S), Removing and Installing
Note
Do not repair the heated oxygen sensor wires. Repairing may
result in malfunctions.
Use the faulty sensor as a guide for installing all of the
accompanying attachments, cable ties or marking bands.
...
Information on the air conditioning system
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The cooling system for the vehicle interior
only works when the engine is running and the blower is switched on.
The air conditioning system operates most effectively with the windows and the
electric panorama sliding ...
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