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:
Evacuating and Charging Valve, Low Pressure Side
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm -VAG1783- with Torque Wrench
1783 - 1/4" Drive Ratchet -VAS6234-
WARNING
There is a dan ...
Composite Wheels
Composite wheels consist of various parts.
The primary components are rims and wheel discs. These
components are fastened to each other with special screws and a
special procedure. This ensures the wheel's function, proper
seal, safety a ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Handling wheels and tyres
→ Rims
→ New wheels and tyres
→ Tyre pressure
→ Tread depth and wear indicators
→ Tyre damage
→ Spare wheel or temporary spare wheel
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