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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.
–  Place the wheel on an even surface.
–  Unscrew and remove the valve insert of tyre valve.
   
–  Use a suitable drill or mill to carefully drill a hole in shoulder area of tyre.
–  Hold wheel over a suitable container and drain sealant.
–  Pull tyre from rim.
–  Clean wheel rim with, for example, a moist cloth.
 

Removing tyre from wheel

Wheels, tyres
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