Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Removing the ball coupling
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
- Remove the cover from the lock on the handwheel.
- Insert the key ⑧ into the lock and turn it clockwise.
- Hold the ball coupling tightly in your left hand .
- Use your right hand to pull out the handwheel ⑦ in the direction of arrow
1 and keep it in this position.
- Turn the handwheel ⑦ in the direction of arrow 2 until it engages.
- Keep the handwheel in this position and guide the ball coupling downwards
out of the mounting. The ball coupling is now in the ready position.
- Let go of the handwheel and stow the pre-tensioned ball coupling safely
with the vehicle toolkit.
- Pivot the trailer socket back fully from left to right to prevent soiling
and damage to the mounting.
- Insert the sealing plug into the ball coupling mounting.
- Place the cover onto the bumper.

WARNING
The removable ball coupling is heavy. The ball coupling could fall while it is being
removed. This could cause injuries.
- Only unlock the ball coupling once the trailer has been unhitched.
Fig. 91 Overview: removable ball coupling
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and safety warnings
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