Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Light Alloy Wheels, Preparing
WARNING
Do not repair damaged rims by heating, welding or
adding or removing material. |
Do not repair damaged or deformed rims or rims with
cracked or deformed bolt holes. |
Only prepare wheels with tested and specified
original paint materials. |
No warranty claims can be made against the
manufacturer after preparing rims. |
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Do not repair rims that have cracks forming on the edges.
Replace them immediately. |
Cutting work, application of heat and welding applications
of any kind are not permitted. |
Reshaping material is not permitted. |
The true running and axial run-out deviations before
preparation must not exceed the manufacturing tolerance of 0.8
mm. |
Only cast light alloy wheels may be primed. These wheels
have the material identification AlSi xx on the inside. |
Forged wheels may only be painted. |
Preparation is limited to the painted surfaces. |
Wheels that have been worn smooth that only have a clear
coat may not be repaired. |
Only surface damage on the visible side of the wheel may be
prepared. |
Damage must not be more than 1 mm deep. |
Up to 50 mm of the rim flange may be removed and filled. |
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To maintain the decorative appearance of light alloy wheels
for a long time, regular care is necessary.
In particular, road salt and dust from brake ...
Removing
The wheel is removed.
Note
Hold the cap secure -1- with
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Other materials:
Fiber-Optic Cable, Disconnecting from Wiring Harness Connector
Removing
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Unplug connector for fiber optic cable from appropriate
control unit.
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Release the locking mechanism in the fiber-optic cable
connector -1- by pushing on it.
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Rear view
Fig. 3 Overview of the rear of the
vehicle
Key for :
Roof aerial
High-mounted brake light
Rear window
Rear window heating
Window aerial
Rear window wiper
Volkswagen badge, used for opening the
tailgate
Tail light cluster
Number plate lights
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning lamp
→ Checking the electrolyte level of the vehicle battery
→ Charging, replacing, disconnecting and connecting the vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is a component of the electrical system in t ...
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