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:
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Vehicle key
→ Indicator lamp in the vehicle key
→ Replacing the battery
→ Synchronising the vehicle key
Additional information and warnings:
Settings in the Volkswagen information system
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Leaks or Internal Damage, for Example Noises or No Output
Note
For vehicles with an electrically-driven A/C compressor,
de-energize the high voltage system before removing the A/C
compressor. Refer to
→ Electrical System Hybrid; Rep. Gr.93.
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Dischar ...
Switching the TCS on and off
Fig. 116 In the centre console: button
for switching the TCS on and off manually
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The electronic stability control (ESC) only
functions when the engine is running. It consists of ABS, EDL and TCS.
When the engine is r ...
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