Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing tyre from wheel
| Tyres which have been filled or sealed using tyre sealant
must be drained before removal. |
Caution
| Avoid eye and skin contact with tyre sealant. |
| It is a health hazard and may cause eye irritation
and allergies. |
| During this work, wear protective gloves and safety
goggles. |
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Place the wheel on an even surface. |
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Unscrew and remove the valve insert of tyre valve. |
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Use a suitable drill or mill to carefully drill a hole in
shoulder area of tyre. |
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Hold wheel over a suitable container and drain sealant. |
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Clean wheel rim with, for example, a moist cloth. |
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Ensure that the wheel rim is clean.
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Insert new tyre valve with -VAS 6459--1-.
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