Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Smooth Tube, Repairing
| A new repair concept has been developed for repairing washer
system hoses. Various individual hose connectors, adapters,
Ethylene Propylene Diene Methylene (EPDM) rubber hoses and
shrink tubing will be offered as replacement parts. |
| Smooth hoses with a diameter of 5 x 1 mm or 6 x 1 mm can be
repaired with a EPDM repair hose section. |
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Trim and remove damaged sections of hose. |
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Select the corresponding EPDM hose -2-
and cable ties according to the parts catalog. |
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Extend the EPDM hose -2- so
that the smooth tube ends -1- and
-3- can each be inserted
approximately 10 mm into EPDM hose -2-. |
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Secure with cable ties as illustrated
-1-. |
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A new repair concept has been developed for repairing washer
system hoses. Various individual hose connectors, adapters,
Ethylene Propylene Diene Methylene (EPDM) rub ...
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Hot Air Blower -VAS5179- or
Hot Air Blower -VAG1416/- or
...
Other materials:
Handling wheels and tyres
Fig. 145 Diagram showing how to swap wheels
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe tyres are the most used and most underestimated parts
of a vehicle. Tyres are very important as the narrow tyre surfaces are the only
contact between the vehicle and the ro ...
Tire Sealant, Removing
Place the wheel on a flat surface.
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Remove the valve insert.
Caution
Tire sealant is harmful to health.
eye and skin irritation as well ...
Notes on tow-starting
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Vehicles should not be tow-started wherever possible. Use jump leads
to start the engine instead .
For technical reasons, the following vehicles cannot be
tow-started:
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
If ...
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