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:
Threaded Connections, Repairing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Note
Do not use rust remover, contact spray or grease because the
lack of friction will cause the torque to be ...
Gear-change indicator
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings In some vehicles, the instrument cluster
will show which gear should be selected while the vehicle is in motion to reduce
fuel consumption.
Display
Meaning
The c ...
Wheel Balancing, Rim Radial and Lateral Run-Out, Checking
Mount the rim on the Balancing Machine.
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Use the Wheel Centering System Adapter -VAS5271-.
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Preload the Tire Dial Gauge approximately 2 mm.
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Turn the rim slowly.
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