Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Releasing and Disassembly Contact Housings, General Information
 Note
| Observe general notes for repairs on the vehicle electrical
system. Refer to
→ Chapter „Vehicle Electrical System, General Repair
Information“. |
| Always use the release tools intended for the releasing
process. Under no circumstances may terminals be pulled
forcefully out of terminal housings. |
| Damaged contact housings must always be replaced. New
contact housings may be ordered via OTC Kassel. |
| Small screwdrivers may be used as an aid to release the
secondary locks. |
| Chamber/pin assignment is located partially stamped in on
secondary lock or rear side of terminal housing. |
| Detailed information on component locations of harness
connectors. Refer to
→ Wiring diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component locations. |
| The allocation of the correct release tools to the
respective locking mechanisms can be found in the table in the
Release Tool Set -VAS1978/35- Operating Instructions. |
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The secondary lock is a housing securing mechanism (second
locking mechanism) that secures all wires in one contact
housing. If a secondary lock is installed at a con ...
Other materials:
Heel and Toe Wear
Heel-and-toe wear is step-like wear of individual tread
blocks, due to which an increased rolling noise can develop. The
heel-and-toe wear is caused by the uneven distortion of the
tread blocks in the contact patch. Heel-and-toe wear appears in
more extr ...
Restrictor
Caution
Non-approved tools or materials such as leak sealing
additives can cause damage or malfunctions in the
system.
Only use tools and materials approved by the
manufactu ...
Other stowage compartments
Fig. 101 In the roof: coat hooks
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Coat hooks in the roof
Coat hooks are located on the central door pillar and on the rear grab handles
in the roof (arrows).
Other stowage areas:
In the rear door trims.
In the ...
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Secondary Lock