Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Removing the ball coupling

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Transporting items / Towing a trailer / Removing the ball coupling

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Unhitch the trailer .

Remove the cover from the lock on the handwheel.

Insert the key ⑧ into the lock and turn it clockwise.

Hold the ball coupling tightly in your left hand .

Use your right hand to pull out the handwheel ⑦ in the direction of arrow 1 and keep it in this position.

Turn the handwheel ⑦ in the direction of arrow 2 until it engages.

Keep the handwheel in this position and guide the ball coupling downwards out of the mounting. The ball coupling is now in the ready position.

Let go of the handwheel and stow the pre-tensioned ball coupling safely with the vehicle toolkit.

Pivot the trailer socket back fully from left to right to prevent soiling and damage to the mounting.

Insert the sealing plug into the ball coupling mounting.

Place the cover onto the bumper.

WARNING

The removable ball coupling is heavy. The ball coupling could fall while it is being removed. This could cause injuries.

Only unlock the ball coupling once the trailer has been unhitched.

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