Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: 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 contact with water or be
blown with pressurized air. |
| If equipped handle the glued-on wheel trim carefully.
Surface slightly scratched. |
| Replace the damaged rim wheel trim. |
| – |
Place the wheel with tire on the tire dismounting/mounting
machine. |
|
|
|
| – |
Turn the wheel until the tire valve or the tire pressure
monitoring sensor is a minimum of 30° before the mounting head. |
| – |
Pry the upper tire bead with the tire iron over the assembly
carrier. |
| – |
Let tire mounting device run clockwise until upper tire bead
lies completely above the rim flange. |
| – |
Turn the wheel until the tire valve or the tire pressure
monitoring sensor is a minimum of 30° before the mounting head. |
| – |
Pry the lower tire bead with the tire iron over the assembly
carrier. |
| – |
Insert the plastic mounting lever. |
|
|
|
| – |
Hold the lower tire bead from the outside above the wheel
rim flange with the plastic lever -1-.
Let the tire mounting device run clockwise until the tire is
completely off the wheel rim. |
Note
| Check the tire pressure monitoring sensor for loose or
damaged parts. If threaded connections are loose, the union nut,
valve insert, seal, sealing washer and valve cap must be
replaced by new parts from the repair set. Refer to Parts
Catalog. |
| Replace the tire pressure monitoring sensor is damaged.
Refer to
→ Chapter „Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor with Valve, Removing
and Installing“. |
|
|
|
Only trained personnel can perform the assembly work on
run-flat tires and ultra high performance tires.
If equipped check the tire pressure mo ...
Other materials:
Driving tips when towing
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Towing requires some experience, especially when using a tow rope. Both
drivers should be familiar with the technique required for towing. Inexperienced
drivers should not attempt to tow.
When driving, ensure that you d ...
Cleaning the engine compartment
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a hazardous
area .
The engine compartment should be cleaned by a qualified workshop. Corrosion protection
could be removed and electrical components damaged if the compartmen ...
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 tight ...
© 2016-2025 Copyright www.vwpolo.net
Tires, Dismounting, Run-Flat Tires and Ultra High Performance Tires