Volkswagen Polo Quiz
Transporting items

Removing the ball coupling

In this manual: Transporting items
Vehicle exterior — 4Vehicle interior — 8Instrument cluster — 14Before setting off — 14Opening and closing — 35Sitting correctly and safely — 46Lights and vision — 26Transporting items — 29Practical equipment — 20Starting the engine, changing gear and parking — 34Driver assist systems — 18Air conditioning system — 8At the filling station — 14In the engine compartment — 24Vehicle care and maintenance — 66Practical tips — 2In an emergency — 5Manual opening and closing — 6Vehicle toolkit — 4Hubcaps — 4Changing a wheel — 9Breakdown set — 7Fuses — 4Changing a bulb — 13Starting the engine with jump leads — 4Tow-starting and towing — 7
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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.
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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