Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Run-flat tyres, PAX, checking

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Wheels and Tyres Guide - General Information / Information on tyres / Run-flat tyres, PAX / Run-flat tyres, PAX, checking

When checking a tyre, look out especially for the following criteria:

Surface erosion or ripples on the inner side (inflation pressure was too low or not sufficient for the load)

Loose rubber or loose radial threads

Run-flat tyres, PAX, checking

Separated or deformed bead core

Run-flat tyres, PAX, checking

Damage to tyre bead with cord ply visible

Run-flat tyres, PAX, checking

Repairing run-flat tyres, PAX

General information It is not always necessary to renew a tyre after it has lost pressure and then been run in an uninflated condition. ...

Tyre storage

Storage room The conditions have to be: dark dry, cool and ...

Other materials:

Removing and installing cover cap, without lock cylinder
Note The cover cap is installed when no lock cylinder is fitted. Removing Special tools and workshop equipment required Assem ...

Removing and installing key-operated switch to deactivate front passenger airbag
Removing – Switch off ignition. – Remove side dash panel cover → Chapter. – Press locking detent -1- in -direction o ...

Overview of the driver door
Fig. 4 Overview of the controls in the driver door (left-hand drive vehicles) The controls are mirrored for right-hand drive vehicles Key for : Door release lever Central locking buttons for locking and unlocking the vehicle – Switch for adjusting the exterior ...