Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Pressing tyre off wheel rim
New wheels with a modified contour have been introduced for
all vehicles as of model year 2005. |
The tyre fitting unit must be furnished with the tyre
fitting head designed for these wheels. |
WARNING
Otherwise there is a danger of the wheel rim being
damaged. |
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If your tyre fitting unit has not yet been modified, please
contact the manufacturer of the unit. |
Safety instructions and conditions for removing and
installing tyres |
It is extremely important to adhere to the instructions and
warnings in the following descriptions. |
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Remove air from tyre by screwing out the nickel-plate valve
element. |
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Always ensure when pressing off a tyre using tyre fitting
equipment with a press-off plate, that the tyre valve
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press-off plate -1-. |
The bead breaker must be positioned no more than 2 cm from
wheel rim flange. |
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Remove balancing weights and dirt from wheel rim. |
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Press both tyre beads off all round and liberally coat tyre
and wheel rim flange with tyre assembly paste
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Caution
Adherence to position of anti-theft wheel bolts to
tyre valve on steel wheels is vital.
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Tyre sealant or residue must not be mixed or disposed of
with other fluids.
Excess tyre sealant must be collected and stored in a
plastic ...
Other materials:
Trailer socket
The trailer socket must be connected in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions to the electrical system of the
pulling vehicle.
When installing, observe the relevant current flow diagrams
and the installation instructions from t ...
Overview of fitting locations - navigation system
1 -
Display unit for control device of front display and information
control panel -J685-
In dash panel in the middle
Removing and installing
→ Chapter.
2 -
Control unit 1 for information elect ...
Safety precautions for working on vehicles with auxiliary/supplementary
heater
Danger of fire and explosion from auxiliary/supplementary heater
In fire and explosion-endangered areas a spark or the high
temperature of the auxiliary/supplementary heater can cause a fire or an
explosion. Burn injuries are also possible.
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Swit ...
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