Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Tires, Bringing to Mounting Temperature
Caution
There is a risk of damaging tires with strong heat. |
Never heat the tires with a heater or a hot air gun. |
Warm tires with warm water or warm air (maximum 50
°C (86 °F)). |
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The optimum mounting temperature of a tire is between 15 °C
and 30 °C (59 and 86 °F) on the inside of the tire. The
temperature of the tire surface during the warm-up phase should
not be considered as the interior temperature of the tire. |
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Store cold tires one day before installing in the workshop
on an insulated surface a wood pallet or something similar.
Store the tires separately so that the surrounding air can warm
them quickly. |
Warm-Up Time for Urgent Cases |
Tires with an interior temperature over 0 °C (32 °F):
minimum of two hours at minimum 19 °C (66.2 °F) |
Tires with an interior temperature under 0 °C (32 °F):
minimum of two and a half hours at minimum 19 °C (66.2 °F) |
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Clean up condensation occasionally with a cloth. |
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Only trained personnel can perform the assembly work on
run-flat tires and ultra high performance tires.
If equipped check the tire pressure mo ...
Other materials:
Luggage compartment cover
Fig. 84 Open tailgate: raised luggage
compartment cover
Fig. 85 Behind the rear backrest: stowed
luggage compartment cover
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
When the tailgate is opened and closed, the luggage compartment cover is also
raised and low ...
Cleaning seat belts
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsLarge particles of dirt on the automatic belt prevent
it from rolling back properly and thus from working effectively.
The seat belts must never be removed for cleaning purposes.
Remove dirt with a soft brush .
C ...
Test Requirements
Radiator and condenser are clean (clean if necessary).
The ribbed belt for the A/C compressor and alternator
tensioned correctly.
All air ducts, covers and seals are OK and installed
correctly.
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