Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Repairing run-flat tyres, PAX
| It is not always necessary to renew a tyre after it has lost
pressure and then been run in an uninflated condition. |
 Note
| The affected tyre should be removed and checked for damage
by qualified personnel. Fitting of tyres and checking tyres for
damage must only be carried out by qualified personnel. |
| After a run-flat tyre (PAX) has lost inflation pressure,
check the tyre as follows: |
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First remove as much gel residue from the tyre as possible.
Use the flat side of the putty knife to do so. |
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Then clean away any remaining gel residue from the tyre and
support ring using water and a cloth. |
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After separating the tyre and support ring, check both
components (PAX) according to the following criteria. |
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When re-installing, make sure the support ring is the
correct size for the tyre and wheel dimensions. |
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As with standard tyre/wheel systems, the PAX wheel must also
be checked before fitting. |
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Damaged wheels must be renewed. |
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The procedure for adjusting the wheel alignment on vehicles
with run-flat tyres (PAX) is the same as for vehicles with
standard tyres.
Generall ...
When checking a tyre, look out especially for the following
criteria:
Surface erosion or ripples on the inner side (inflation
pressure wa ...
Other materials:
Checklist for evaluating running gear on accident vehicles
Damage to running gear may go unnoticed during repairs to
load-bearing and suspension parts of accident vehicles. Under
certain circumstances, this undiscovered damage could lead to
serious consequential damage during later vehicle operation.
Therefore, ...
Removing and installing floor covering
Removing
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Remove front seats
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Remove rear bench seat
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Remove sill panel mouldings
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Using a child seat on the rear seats
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings When fitting a child seat to a rear seat, the position
of the front seat must be adjusted to ensure that the child has sufficient space.
Adjust the front seat according to the size of the child seat and child. Ensure
t ...
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