Volkswagen Touran Service 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
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