Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: After changing a wheel
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
- Clean the tools as necessary and place them back in the toolbox in the luggage compartment .
- Stow the spare wheel, temporary spare wheel or the removed wheel safely in the luggage compartment.
- The tightening torque of the wheel bolts should be checked immediately with a torque wrench .
- The damaged wheel should be replaced as soon as possible.
In vehicles with a Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator, the system may have to re-learn if new tyres are fitted .
Changing a wheel
Fig. 170 Changing the wheel:
removing the wheel bolts with the screwdriver handle
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Removing the wheel
Read the checkli ...
Breakdown set
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Other materials:
Round Connector Systems
Note
If necessary, housing securing mechanisms (secondary locks)
must be released or removed using specified tool before
releasing the contacts. Refer to
→ Chapter „Secondary Lock“.
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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 ...
Securing mounts, roof bars or load carrying system
Fig. 90 Securing points for mounts or
roof bars (both sides) A: for 2-door vehicles without roof railing. B: for 4-door
vehicles without roof railing. C: for vehicles with roof railing
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Mounts or roof bars serve as the b ...
