Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > A3 Mk1 > Wheels and tyres | Wheels, tyres. axle align | Vehicles with breakdown set

Removing a tyre from the rim

Before removing a tyre filled or sealed with tyre sealant, you must drain the sealant from the tyre.

WARNING

t	Avoid eye and skin contact with the tyre sealant.

t	It can cause injury, irritation to eyes and allergies.

t	Wear protective gloves and goggles when carrying out installation or repair work.

–	Place the wheel on a flat surface.

–	Unscrew the valve core from the tyre valve.

–	Carefully make a hole in the shoulder area of the tyre using a suitable drill or cutting tool.

–	Hold the wheel over a drip tray and let the sealant drain off.

–	Remove the tyre from the wheel rim.

–	Clean the wheel, e.g. with a wet cloth.

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