Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Tires, Dismounting
 Note
| If equipped handle the glued-on wheel trim carefully.
Surface slightly scratched. |
| Replace the damaged rim wheel trim. |
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Place the press-off blade -1-
over the tire valve -arrow- and
maximum 2 cm away from rim flange. |
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Remove the balance weight and any dirt from the rim. |
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Press off both tire beads all the way around and thoroughly
apply tire mounting paste between the tire and rim flange
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Note
| Avoid strong braking or acceleration maneuvers during the
first 100 to 200 km. Otherwise due to the tire mounting paste
the tires can distort on the rim. |
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Place the wheel on a flat surface.
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Remove the valve insert.
Caution
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Other materials:
Insulating glass windscreen
Fig. 71 Metal-coated windscreen for infrared
reflection with communication window (blue area)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Insulating glass windscreens have a coating which reflects infrared radiation.
There is a non-coated area above the interior ...
Fitting the removable ball coupling
Fig. 91 Overview: removable ball coupling
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The removable ball coupling is located under the luggage compartment floor with
the vehicle toolkit.
Key for :
Cap
Ball coupling
Retaining balls
Catch for locking ...
Special Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Battery Charger -VAS5903-
Battery Tester -VAS6161-
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