2008 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback Fourth generation facelift Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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Induction-pipe flap control unit | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASZ engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ATD engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AXR engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BMT engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BBU engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BJX engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BLT engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BMS engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BNM engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BNV engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BWB engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BTS engines | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
M10 | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Air-conditioning compressor | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters CCRA engines | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
M10 × 45 screws | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
M10 × 55 screws | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BBU engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BJX engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BMS engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BNM engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BNV engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BWB engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters CCRA engines | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
With freewheel | 62.69 lbf⋅ft |
Without freewheel | 55.32 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AUA engines | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AUB engines | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters BBY engines | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters BBZ engines | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters BKY engines | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters BUD engines | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters CCRA engines | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten crosswise from inside to outside. |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
1.2 with gasoline straight-3 1.2 L 59 HP at 5200 RPM, 108 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2007.5–2009.11) | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 (2005.6–2009.11) | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 Flex with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (2008.6–2009.4) | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASY engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Support | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Seals must be replaced. |
Exhaust gas return valve | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASZ engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. | |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BLT engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. | |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ATD engines | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. | |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AXR engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. |
Screws | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BTS engines | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
1.9 SDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 63 HP at 4000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 1600 RPM engine (2001.10–2009.11) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASY engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 270° |
1.9 SDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 63 HP at 4000 RPM, 125 N⋅m at 1600 RPM engine (2001.10–2009.11) | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BBU engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BJX engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Turbo charger | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. Use mounting lubricant. |
At the turbocharger | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. |
At the oil filter | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Support | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 12.54 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. | |
On the engine block | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 12.54 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 12.54 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. | |
On the engine block | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. | |
Support at turbocharger | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AUA engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AUB engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-3 1.2 Liters BBM engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters BBY engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters BBZ engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters BKY engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BTS engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters BUD engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-3 1.2 Liters BZG engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters CCRA engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Coolant pump pulley | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Fan wheel | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Radiator mounting | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASY engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First tighten bearing covers 2 and 4 alternately and in steps | |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BBU engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First tighten bearing covers 2 and 4 alternately and in steps | |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BJX engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First tighten bearing covers 2 and 4 alternately and in steps |
First stage | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 3. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First tighten bearing covers 2 and 3 alternately and in steps |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. See figure 4. | |
Second stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. See figure 4. | |
Second stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. See figure 4. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. See figure 4. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. See figure 4. | |
Second stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 5. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. See figure 6. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASY engines | 4.53 in |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASZ engines | 6.54 in |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ATD engines | 6.54 in |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AXR engines | 6.54 in |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-3 1.2 Liters BBM engines | 6.22 in |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BBU engines | 4.53 in |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BJX engines | 4.53 in |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BLT engines | 6.54 in |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BMS engines | 6.54 in |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BMT engines | 6.54 in |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BNM engines | 6.54 in |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BNV engines | 6.54 in |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BWB engines | 6.54 in |
All other modifications | 5.43 in |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First tighten crosswise inside, then outside |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
From inside to outside |
First stage | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Tighten from inside to outside. |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Tighten from inside to outside. |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
From inside to outside |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
From inside to outside | |
Second stage | 90° |
Screws must be replaced. |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the screws cross-wise from inside to outside. |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 110.63 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. See figure 7. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. Lightly oil the screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
Wheel | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Flywheel cover | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
If fitted |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters CCRA engines | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. |
First stage | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BBU engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BJX engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Bolts must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Camshaft adjuster | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft timing chain slip rail | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft timing chain tensioner | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft timing chain tensioning rail | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASY engines | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BBU engines | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BJX engines | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Central camshaft screws | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Wheel | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Chain tensioner | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Coupling drive tensioning roller | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Drive belt tensioner device | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Left-hand thread |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
All other modifications | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Toothed belt guard | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASY engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AUA engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AUB engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BBU engines | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters BBY engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters BBZ engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters BKY engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters BUD engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters CCRA engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws and nuts. |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
Oil cooler | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Oil drain plug | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. |
First stage | Tighten by hand |
Slightly oil sealing lips. | |
Second stage | 14.75–17.7 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Tighten alternately starting from the top left |
Oil pressure sensor | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-3 1.2 Liters BBM engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BMS engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BNM engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BNV engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BTS engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BWB engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters CCRA engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASZ engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ATD engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AXR engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BLT engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BMT engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-3 1.2 Liters BBM engines | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Gradually tighten screws crosswise. |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Gradually tighten screws crosswise. |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Gradually tighten screws crosswise. |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-3 1.2 Liters BZG engines | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the screws in steps. |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox |
At the gearbox | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Gradually tighten screws crosswise. |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BMT engines | 2.21 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BBU engines | 2.21 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BJX engines | 2.21 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BMS engines | 2.21 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BWB engines | 2.21 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ATD engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BMT engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BJX engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BMS engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BMS engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BNM engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BWB engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BTS engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust gas temperature sensor | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Use hot screw paste | |
Glow plugs | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Knock sensor | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Lambda sensor | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
1.4 (2005.6–2009.11) | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP at 5000 RPM, 126 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2001.10–2008.5) | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP at 5000 RPM, 126 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2001.10–2008.5) | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (2001.10–2008.5) | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 79 HP at 5000 RPM, 132 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2006.5–2009.11) | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 99 HP at 6000 RPM, 126 N⋅m at 4400 RPM engine (2001.10–2008.5) | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 99 HP engine (2001.10–2008.5) | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
1.6 Flex with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP engine (2008.6–2009.4) | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Screws must be replaced. | |
Second stage | 90° |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASZ engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. | |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BMS engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. | |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-3 1.4 Liters BNM engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. | |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters CCRA engines | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. |
Catalytic converter bracket | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Diesel particulate filter | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
Sealing rings must be replaced. | |
Differential pressure sensor lines | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust manifold | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASZ engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. | |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters BLT engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. | |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters CCRA engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ATD engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. | |
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AXR engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts must be replaced. | |
All other modifications | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BBU engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BJX engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BTS engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust pipe rear | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Top | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Bottom | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Particulate filter heat protection plate | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-3 1.2 Liters BBM engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BBU engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters BJX engines | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BTS engines | 2.21 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Spark plugs | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
All other modifications | 59 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
Conquer your fears and never give up!
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen Polo Hatchback service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2008 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2008 Volkswagen Polo Hatchback generations
In 2008 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Polo Hatchback. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.