Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Composite Wheels

Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual / Whels, Tires, Whel Alignment / Rim Information / 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 and true running. These important requirements cannot be guaranteed under shop conditions and using shop tools.

WARNING

Composite wheels must not be disassembled or repaired!

Identification

There are several specifications located on the rim. The following examples shows the rim identification: Replacement parts number: 6E0 601 027 A Size of ...

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Using the cruise control system
Fig. 123 On the left of the steering column: button and switch for the CCS First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Function Switch position, switch control Action Switching on the CCS. Switch ② i ...

Indicator lamps and fuel gauge
Fig. 129 In the instrument cluster: Variants A and B: fuel gauges for petrol and diesel. Variant C: fuel gauge for autogas First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Lit up Needle position Possible cause � ...

Tires, Dismounting, Wheels without and with Tire Pressure Monitoring System
If equipped check the tire pressure monitoring sensor with the vehicle diagnostic tester and if necessary replace. Note When cleaning disc wheel (rim), the tire pressure monitoring sensor (if equipped) must not come into c ...