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Passat (B3)

Repairs
Repairs
  WARNING
t  Tyres with run-flat properties must be replaced after they have been run deflated.
t  The special fitting/removal instructions must be observed → Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.44.
General information
–  As with standard tyre/wheel systems, the disc-type wheel must also be checked before fitting.
–  The disc-type wheel must be checked (for true running, runout and other damage) after a tyre has been run deflated → Chapter, as a pot-hole etc. could cause damage the disc-type wheel rim.
–  Damaged disc-type wheels must be renewed.
   

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